“Sixteen Elements of Shiva Worship” One of the interesting aspects of Shiva Ratri is that on this day devotees and non-devotees alike freely indulge in smoking intoxicating substances such as marijuana and bhang for it is the only day in the annual calendar when marijuana is legal. Many people take these intoxicants in the belief that it PLEASES Lord Shiva for HE TOO is said to be FOND of IT.