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The government made me do it
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
This shop is particular for allowing bhang to be sold legally. Bhang is the leaf and flower of a female Cannabis sativa plant, as consumed in the Indian subcontinent. It is more commonly consumed as a beverage, but is sometimes smoked. The Bhang Ki Thandai drink is popular in many parts of India and is made by mixing bhang with thandai, as well as almonds, spices, milk and sugar.
Bhang was first used as an intoxicant in India around 1000 BC and soon became an integral part of Hindu culture. In the ancient text Atharvaveda, Bhang is described as a beneficial herb that "releases anxiety". Bhang preparations were sacred to Gods, particularly Shiva. One of Shiva's epithets is "Lord of Bhang" as he is said to have discovered the transcendental properties of the mixture.
The traditional harvest and preparation of bhang coincides with the celebrations of Holi in March and Baisakhi in April. Due to being associated with Lord Shiva, bhang has now become synonymous with Holi - a festival which does not recognize any restrictions - to the extent that consuming the bhang drink during the feast is standard practice.
The government made me do it
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
This shop is particular for allowing bhang to be sold legally. Bhang is the leaf and flower of a female Cannabis sativa plant, as consumed in the Indian subcontinent. It is more commonly consumed as a beverage, but is sometimes smoked. The Bhang Ki Thandai drink is popular in many parts of India and is made by mixing bhang with thandai, as well as almonds, spices, milk and sugar.
Bhang was first used as an intoxicant in India around 1000 BC and soon became an integral part of Hindu culture. In the ancient text Atharvaveda, Bhang is described as a beneficial herb that "releases anxiety". Bhang preparations were sacred to Gods, particularly Shiva. One of Shiva's epithets is "Lord of Bhang" as he is said to have discovered the transcendental properties of the mixture.
The traditional harvest and preparation of bhang coincides with the celebrations of Holi in March and Baisakhi in April. Due to being associated with Lord Shiva, bhang has now become synonymous with Holi - a festival which does not recognize any restrictions - to the extent that consuming the bhang drink during the feast is standard practice.