Bhang lassi is infused with the drug cannabis in the form of bhang. Bhang is also available as bhang goli which is just freshly ground cannabis with water. Cannabis is widely consumed in Pakistan as charas and bhang. In 1897, the import of bhang or ganja was banned. In Mathura it can be found in bhang "thandai" and bhang lassi. During the Hindu festival of Holi, people consume "bhang" which contains cannabis flowers. Muslim Indian Sufis place the spirit of Khidr within the cannabis plant, and consume bhang. Some customary drinks include bhang (made from cannabis), which is intoxicating. Bhang powder is available legally at ayurvedic dispensaries. Shiva Purana suggests offering "bhang" to Shiva during the summer months. In 1914 the British government banned cannabis ("bhang") in the Protectorate. Bhang is also part of many Ayurvedic medicinal preparations. But not all devotees offer "bhang" to Shiva. This allowed India to carry on the tradition of large-scale consumption of bhang during Holi.