There are numerous reasons as to why bhang is a favorite offering to Shiva in Hindu scriptures. Bhang is offered to Shiva and it is also consumed especially by staunch Shiva devotees. Here is look at some of the stories which explains why bhang is associated with Shiva. Legend has it that Bhang has the property to nullify effect of poison on the body of living beings. It is said that Shiva first used bhang after drinking the Halahala poison coming out from churning of ocean (Samudra Manthan episode). The juice of the bhang plant cured Shiva and removed the poisonous effect of Halahala. Another legend has it that a drop of Amrit or nectar fell on the Manthara mountain and a plant appeared on the spot. This was the bhang plant and Shiva used its leaves to make a drink. From that day it became the favorite drink of Shiva and it was offered to him and consumed by people as Shiva’s Prasad. It is also believed that the Bhang plant was given to human beings by Shiva to mak