In the ancient times Lord shiva used to drink bhang. So that's why Holi is associated with Lord shiva, the bhang or cannabis has now become synonymous with Holi which is the festival of colours. To the extent that the bhang or cannabis drinks have now become an official Holi drinks.
Now coming to its preparation , It is Culled from the leaves and buds of cannabis - the very intoxicating the bhang or cannabis helps to escalate the spirit of Holi which is the festival of colours - a festival which does not recognise any restrictions. Lip smacking thandai, pakoras and vadas, all having the bhang or cannabis as a very essential ingredient, are savoured by all on the day.
The tradition of consuming the bhang or cannabis on Holi which is the festival of colours is particularly rampant in North India where Holi itself is celebrated with a gusto unseen anywhere else in the world.
But, the real hub of the bhang or cannabis is Varanasi or Banaras, the land of Lord shiva worship, where the bhang or cannabis is prepared on its famous ghats.
We can find, anywhere on the ghats one can find large number of men engaged in the process of preparing the bhang or cannabis. With the use of mortar and a pestle, the buds and leaves of Cannabis are squashed and ground into a green paste. Milk, ghee, and spices are added to this mixture. The bhang or cannabis base is now ready to be made into a nutritious and refreshing drink i.e. Thandai, a healthy alternative to alcohol consumers. The bhang or cannabis is also mixed with ghee and sugar to make a delicious green halva which is an Indian dish, and into peppery and chewy little balls called 'golees'.
The bhang or cannabis was first used as an intoxicant in India around 1000 BC and soon became an integral part of Hindu culture with many other benifits. In the ancient text books like Artharvaveda, The bhang or cannabis is described as a very beneficial herb that "releases anxiety". The bhang or cannabis preparations were sacred to the Gods, particularly to Lord shiva. As he is said to have discovered the transcendental properties of the mixture, one of Lord shiva's epithets was "Lord of The bhang or cannabis" .
Many sadhus use The bhang or cannabis to boost meditation and achieve transcendental states in imitation of Lord shiva. Besides that The bhang or cannabis or cannabis is also believed to be popular amongst Sufis as an aid to spiritual ecstasy since a long time.
The bhang or cannabis has become a inseparable part of Indian tradition and is very ancient. Thus now a days it has become symbolic for a lot of things. They might be or rather are, pure superstitious believes related to bhang. But one can very easily feel the emotional bond people have with the bhang or cannabis if one understands the inherent sentimental and emotional nature of Indians.
Associated with Lord shiva, hemp plant is regarded as holy by the Hindus in there religion. There is even some belief that to meet someone carrying the bhang or cannabis is an omen of success. And if longing for hemp plant tells about happiness, to see it in dreams ensures prosperity for a person in the near future. Also walking barefoot a holy the bhang or cannabis leaf spells doom for a person.
People also do strongly believe in the medicinal properties of the hemp plant. The bhang or cannabis cures fever, dysentery and sunstroke if taken in proper quantity. It helps to clear our phlegm, quicken digestion, sharpen appetite, cure speak imperfection and lispering. Besides, it freshens the intellect and gives alertness to the body and gaiety to the mind.
What is the bhang or cannabis?
Cannabis Rank is Genus
Genus of three closely related species are often hybridized.
Cannabis is a very dioecious, i.e. individual plants are either male or female. The female plant is the more potent, especially when unpollinated (hence sinsemilla = without seed).
The plant has an ancient relationship with the mankind, and has long been cultivated as an important source for medicine (the buds), fiber (the stalks), and food (the seeds). It has also been found in neolithic Chinese archaeological sites and is mentioned in the earliest Chinese pharmacopoeias repeatedly. In India it is associated with Lord shiva and has played an important role in religious life as a sacred inebriant. It is an important matter in the hindu relgion.
The Botanical Suffix is Linnaeus.
Native to Central Asia, now found worldwide as per demand.
Isolated Chemicals are THC Concentration varies greatly by strain.
Now coming to its preparation , It is Culled from the leaves and buds of cannabis - the very intoxicating the bhang or cannabis helps to escalate the spirit of Holi which is the festival of colours - a festival which does not recognise any restrictions. Lip smacking thandai, pakoras and vadas, all having the bhang or cannabis as a very essential ingredient, are savoured by all on the day.
The Bhang or cannabis Preparations in Banaras
The tradition of consuming the bhang or cannabis on Holi which is the festival of colours is particularly rampant in North India where Holi itself is celebrated with a gusto unseen anywhere else in the world.
But, the real hub of the bhang or cannabis is Varanasi or Banaras, the land of Lord shiva worship, where the bhang or cannabis is prepared on its famous ghats.
We can find, anywhere on the ghats one can find large number of men engaged in the process of preparing the bhang or cannabis. With the use of mortar and a pestle, the buds and leaves of Cannabis are squashed and ground into a green paste. Milk, ghee, and spices are added to this mixture. The bhang or cannabis base is now ready to be made into a nutritious and refreshing drink i.e. Thandai, a healthy alternative to alcohol consumers. The bhang or cannabis is also mixed with ghee and sugar to make a delicious green halva which is an Indian dish, and into peppery and chewy little balls called 'golees'.
The History of Bhang or cannabis
The bhang or cannabis was first used as an intoxicant in India around 1000 BC and soon became an integral part of Hindu culture with many other benifits. In the ancient text books like Artharvaveda, The bhang or cannabis is described as a very beneficial herb that "releases anxiety". The bhang or cannabis preparations were sacred to the Gods, particularly to Lord shiva. As he is said to have discovered the transcendental properties of the mixture, one of Lord shiva's epithets was "Lord of The bhang or cannabis" .
Many sadhus use The bhang or cannabis to boost meditation and achieve transcendental states in imitation of Lord shiva. Besides that The bhang or cannabis or cannabis is also believed to be popular amongst Sufis as an aid to spiritual ecstasy since a long time.
Indian Bond with the bhang or cannabis.
The bhang or cannabis has become a inseparable part of Indian tradition and is very ancient. Thus now a days it has become symbolic for a lot of things. They might be or rather are, pure superstitious believes related to bhang. But one can very easily feel the emotional bond people have with the bhang or cannabis if one understands the inherent sentimental and emotional nature of Indians.
Associated with Lord shiva, hemp plant is regarded as holy by the Hindus in there religion. There is even some belief that to meet someone carrying the bhang or cannabis is an omen of success. And if longing for hemp plant tells about happiness, to see it in dreams ensures prosperity for a person in the near future. Also walking barefoot a holy the bhang or cannabis leaf spells doom for a person.
People also do strongly believe in the medicinal properties of the hemp plant. The bhang or cannabis cures fever, dysentery and sunstroke if taken in proper quantity. It helps to clear our phlegm, quicken digestion, sharpen appetite, cure speak imperfection and lispering. Besides, it freshens the intellect and gives alertness to the body and gaiety to the mind.
What is the bhang or cannabis?
Cannabis Rank is Genus
Genus of three closely related species are often hybridized.
Cannabis is a very dioecious, i.e. individual plants are either male or female. The female plant is the more potent, especially when unpollinated (hence sinsemilla = without seed).
The plant has an ancient relationship with the mankind, and has long been cultivated as an important source for medicine (the buds), fiber (the stalks), and food (the seeds). It has also been found in neolithic Chinese archaeological sites and is mentioned in the earliest Chinese pharmacopoeias repeatedly. In India it is associated with Lord shiva and has played an important role in religious life as a sacred inebriant. It is an important matter in the hindu relgion.
The Botanical Suffix is Linnaeus.
Native to Central Asia, now found worldwide as per demand.
Isolated Chemicals are THC Concentration varies greatly by strain.
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