New Delhi, March 3 -- With India set to celebrate Holi tomorrow, a health advisory from a leading cardiologist has sparked conversations online about the safety of consuming bhang - a traditional festive drink made using cannabis.

Dr Alok Chopra, renowned cardiologist and co-founder of Ashlok Hospital, New Delhi, took to Instagram to explain the effects, hidden risks and specific groups who should strictly avoid bhang.

In a detailed carousel post, he wrote, "Bhang is not harmless. It is a cannabis preparation containing THC, a psychoactive compound that affects the brain and nervous system."

Highlighting a key concern with edible cannabis, he added, "Edible cannabis (Bhang) acts slowly. Many people overconsume because they "don't feel ...