Bhaang Thandai - Bhole Baba Ka Parsaad

Extracted from the Cannabis plant (Cannabis indica),
Bhang is an intoxicant which is known to be a stress reliever.
Bhang is often associated with Lord Shiva, and his followers,
the Naga Sadhus of the Kumbha Mela, are often seen smoking Cannabis.

Bhaang Thandaai is very famous in Purvanchal , Bihar and Nepal , and it is associated with Kashi Vishwanath Mandir in Kasi and PashuPatinath Mandir in Nepal.
People tend show one of their emotions (rasa) without inhibitions

There are many forms in which bhaang can be consumend especially during holi and Mahashivratri occassions. Like , bhaang kachodi , thandaai , bhaang mithaai and sweets , some people are prefer to have bhaang flavoured snacks other the the main
form in which it is consumed which bhaang Thandaai.

If bhang is takem with happiness and in the name of Lord shiva ,
It has a magical effect on one's body and mind.

The benefits of bhang

In many parts of the country, people consume bhang before their
main meal because they believe it not only enhances the taste of the food,
it also improves digestion.

The practice of making bhang a part of the happy events in one’s
life goes back to at least a thousand years.

While some believed it was
an enjoyment not to be missed, especially during celebrations,
others firmly believed it was beneficial to health.

Physically, bhang is said to be good for so many ailments from indigestion to
fever to dullness.

Mentally, it is said to make you very alert.
And spiritually, it is supposed to raise you to the plane of ecstasy.

According to traditional nutritionists, it is a complete food that
corrects any deficiency in the body and strengthens the immune system



Bhang and music

Besides Holi, bhang is popular at music festivals too.

Mixed into flour which has spices added, it is then made
into papads or poppadoms which are carried into the venue.

With bhang inside you, the sound of music affects all your senses,
filling you with joy with each note that is played or sung. And at time,
some people can get this feeling without having bhaang too (citation needed)

A plant you probably wouldn’t notice if you didn’t know –
and it has such power.

The potent way it affects the mind, body and soul is something that stays on in the memory long
after the last bit of colour of Holi is washed off.

Negative Points

Just like every thing has good and bad effects , even bhaang plant has negative effect , like there is lot of illegal sale and smuggling in purvanchal, bihar and nepal of bhaang.
It is also getting popular amongst the Naxalites and Maoist peopl of Bihar.