Bhang festival

The Bhang Festival, often associated with Holi celebrations in India, involves the consumption of Bhang—an edible preparation of cannabis leaves and flowers. Traditionally, it is consumed to mark the arrival of spring and to celebrate the Hindu god Shiva, who is linked to Bhang. Participants may drink Bhang-infused drinks like lassi or eat sweets made with cannabis. The festival emphasizes joy, community bonding, and spiritual significance, with cultural and religious contexts that view Bhang as a purifier and a means to achieve heightened awareness. It remains a vibrant aspect of Indian spiritual and cultural festivities.