{"product_id":"bhang-journey-hb","title":"Bhang Journey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Voyage Through Culture, Memory \u0026amp; the Sacred\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBhang Journey\u003c\/strong\u003e by Speaking Tiger is a rich, immersive exploration of one of India's most ancient and culturally layered traditions. Part travelogue, part cultural history, and part personal memoir, this book traces the author's encounters with bhang — the sacred cannabis preparation woven into the fabric of Indian festivals, spirituality, and everyday life across centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the ghats of Varanasi to village fairs and temple rituals, \u003cem\u003eBhang Journey\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on an unforgettable road through the landscapes, stories, and people that keep this tradition alive. It is a book about much more than bhang — it is about India itself: its contradictions, its devotion, its humour, and its enduring relationship with the sacred and the profane.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Readers Will Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid, on-the-ground exploration of bhang's role in Indian culture and spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncounters with sadhus, farmers, festival-goers, and custodians of tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe history and mythology of bhang from ancient texts to modern India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully observed writing that captures the sights, sounds, and spirit of the journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in Indian culture, travel writing, social history, and narrative non-fiction. A compelling read for anyone curious about the lesser-explored traditions of the subcontinent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speaking Tiger  |  \u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789363363472  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speaking Tiger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59948224446545,"sku":"9789363363472","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksbuzz.in\/products\/bhang-journey-hb","provider":"Booksbuzz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}