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{{Short description|Indian edible cannabis preparation}} | {{Short description|Indian edible cannabis preparation}} | ||
[[File:Photo of bhang drinkers, from the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission report, 1893.jpg|thumb|Photo of bhang drinkers, from the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission report, 1893]] | [[File:Photo of bhang drinkers, from the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission report, 1893.jpg|thumb|Photo of bhang drinkers, from the Indian Hemp Drugs Commission report, 1893]] | ||
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[[Bhang lassi]] is a preparation of powdered green inflorescence with curd and whey put in a village blender (a hand-blending operation is carried out until the butter rises). It is regarded as tasty and refreshing. It is legal in many parts of India and mainly sold during [[Holi]], when [[pakoras]] containing bhang are also sometimes eaten. [[Uttar Pradesh]] has licensed bhang shops, and in many places in India one can buy bhang products and drink bhang lassis. Some states such as [[Bihar]] and [[West Bengal]] also allow the production of bhang. States like [[Rajasthan]] do not allow production of bhang but do allow procurement and sale of bhang from such states where production is legal. | [[Bhang lassi]] is a preparation of powdered green inflorescence with curd and whey put in a village blender (a hand-blending operation is carried out until the butter rises). It is regarded as tasty and refreshing. It is legal in many parts of India and mainly sold during [[Holi]], when [[pakoras]] containing bhang are also sometimes eaten. [[Uttar Pradesh]] has licensed bhang shops, and in many places in India one can buy bhang products and drink bhang lassis. Some states such as [[Bihar]] and [[West Bengal]] also allow the production of bhang. States like [[Rajasthan]] do not allow production of bhang but do allow procurement and sale of bhang from such states where production is legal. | ||
The tradition of consuming bhang lassi during Holi is particularly common in North India, where Holi itself is celebrated with a fervor unseen elsewhere. Bhang is heavily consumed in [[Mathura]], an ancient town of religious importance to Hindus. Here, the practice is believed to have been introduced by the followers of [[Shiva]] and has stayed ever since. They begin the preparation by [[Sanskrit]] chants and recitation of prayers. | The tradition of consuming bhang lassi during Holi is particularly common in North India, where Holi itself is celebrated with a fervor unseen elsewhere. Bhang is heavily consumed in [[Mathura]], an ancient town of religious importance to Hindus. Here, the practice is believed to have been introduced by the followers of [[Shiva]] and has stayed ever since. They begin the preparation by [[Sanskrit]] chants and recitation of prayers. In Mathura, some people take bhang to work up their appetite while others do it to de-stress. But the hub of bhang use is [[Varanasi]], where the bhang is prepared on its famous ghats. | ||
Bhang is also available as bhang goli which is just freshly ground cannabis with water. | Bhang is also available as bhang goli which is just freshly ground cannabis with water. Apart from this, sweetened bhang golis are also widely available; these are not considered a drug, but a traditional sleeping aid and appetizer. Bhang goli has metabolizing effects after approximately two hours, sending a user into a dreamlike meditational state. Bhang is also part of many [[Ayurvedic]] medicinal preparations. Bhang powder is available legally at ayurvedic dispensaries. | ||
==Legality== | ==Legality== | ||
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