Top 10 Things to Buy from Varanasi

There are so many things to buy in Banaras and here are some most famous things to buy in Banaras –

1. Banarasi Saree: -

   

   Banarasi Sari is the most famous sari in the world. You can find Banarasi sari in every corner of the city, especially near the ghats. You can buy so many Banarasi Silk Sari in different varieties and various price ranges.

2. Rudraksha Mala: -

   

   Rudraksha Mala is a string of seeds made from the Rudraksha tree. The Rudraksha Mala is used in Hinduism for prayer, meditation, and spiritual practice. Rudraksha Mala is believed to have a connection with Lord Shiva and those who wear Rudraksha Mala feel always positive and stay away from every negative energy. Rudraksha Mala is one of the most famous things in Banaras to buy.

3. Idols Of God: -

   

   Varanasi is famous for so many ancient temples such as Kashi Vishwanath temple, Kaal Bhairav, and Maha Mrityunjay mandir and the city is full of temples and you will find here so many shops that are related to the idols where you can buy idols of gods in unique and different varieties. You can find it in different metals such as silver, gold, copper, and many more.

4. Hand-Knotted Carpets:-

   

   The carpets here in Banaras also denote the art and culture of the city and showcase the real art of the people of Varanasi. Here in Varanasi, you will find carpets full of unique designs and different styles with different shapes. The city is known for its beautiful arts and crafts so the people who visit here will get to see beautiful handmade carpets and purchase them for their homes.

5. Banarasi Sweets:-

   

   Sweets from Varanasi are famous worldwide for their rawness, uniqueness and the process by which they are made. Some of the most famous sweets are:-
   • Malaiyo.
   • Peda.
   • Banarasi Kalakand.
   • Malai Laddu.
   • Sohan Halwa.
   • Rasgulla.
   • Parval Mithai.
   • Lavanglata.

6. Conventional Clothing: -

   

   India is known for wearing traditional clothes such as Lungi, Kurta, Dhoti and Pyjama. In Varanasi, you will find these traditional clothes in the store of Banaras or its nearby places. Explore the city to purchase these conventional clothes at a reasonable price.

7. Bangles and Other Accessories:-

   

   Banaras City is also the best place for females as they are fond of purchasing bangles and some other accessories. The market is full of stalls and shops that provide the best quality products such as bangles, earrings, necklaces, and many more things. All of these accessories are available at reasonable prices.

8. Minakari: -

   

   Varanasi city is home to the unknown artwork known as Minakari. The Gulabi Minakari is found in Varanasi only and you may purchase some beautiful souvenirs of birds and elephants decorated with Gulabi Minakari and use them as a decoration piece at home and room. Minakari is known as the beautiful home décor things in Banaras.

9. Instruments Of Music:-

   

   The city is also famous for purchasing Musical Instruments such as Sitar, Tabla, and Shehnai. These are the things to purchase when you are visiting Banaras.

10. Religious and Cultural Books: -

    

    A wide range of religious and spiritual books can be found in Varanasi which are authored by Indian authors and publishers. The Banaras markets are stocked with a wide range of spiritual books that tell the ideology of Hindu mythology and religion.

So, these are some famous things in Banaras that you should come for and buy amazing things for your home, mandir, and spiritual places.