Make your ATL to VNS trip memorable by buying things that carry the essence of Benaras (Varanasi). Some of the must-buys are Benarasi Sarees, Cashmere wool clothing, natural oils and perfumes (itra), religious books, herbal tea, oil lamps, scented candles, statues of deities, and Persian carpets. One thing that carries the utmost value is the water of Ganges which is sold in sealed copper pots to avoid leakage. You would find this being sold in abundance near the Ghats in cans at higher prices. When asked, the boatmen will tell you how they’ve brought the water from the middle of the river because that’s where the water is the purest. To believe them or not, that’s totally up to you.