Ashtagandha – Sacred Tilak Powder for Puja & Religious Use

#Trademark Class 3 – Complete Guide for Applicants

Trademark Class 3 under the NICE Classification covers non-medicated cosmetic preparations, fragrant powders, religious-use materials, puja samagri, and ritual preparations meant for personal, household, or spiritual use.

Ashtagandha is a traditional sacred tilak powder, usually prepared from a blend of chandan (sandalwood), kumkum, kesar, agaru, and other fragrant ingredients. It is widely used in Hindu puja, temples, festivals, religious ceremonies, and daily worship for applying tilak on the forehead, idols, and sacred items.

Since Ashtagandha is a non-medicated, non-edible religious powder, it is correctly classified under Trademark Class 3.

If your business manufactures or sells Ashtagandha for puja or religious purposes, your brand must be registered under Class 3 to ensure proper trademark protection.

This class is essential for puja samagri manufacturers, religious product brands, temple suppliers, spiritual goods companies, and non-medicated cosmetic powder brands.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 3 (Relevant to Ashtagandha)

#A. Religious & Puja Use Powders

• Ashtagandha tilak powder

• Sacred tilak powders for puja

• Temple-use ashtagandha

• Religious ceremonial powders

#B. Fragrant & Aromatic Preparations

• Chandan-based fragrant powders

• Aromatic religious powders

• Ritual fragrance preparations (non-medicated)

#C. Cosmetic & Non-Medicated Powders

• Non-medicated tilak powders

• Herbal-based ashtagandha (non-therapeutic)

• Skin-application powders for rituals

#D. Puja Samagri Products

• Ashtagandha for idols and kalash

• Tilak powders for festivals and ceremonies

• Puja samagri powders

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 3

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product description:

• “Ashtagandha for puja,”

• “Ashtagandha tilak powder,”

• “Non-medicated religious tilak powder,”

• “Puja samagri – ashtagandha.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Non-medicated ashtagandha; tilak powders for religious use; fragrant preparations for puja and ritual purposes.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you sell medicinal or ayurvedic tilak products → Add Class 5

• If you sell raw herbs or chandan → Add Class 31

• If you sell puja samagri online or offline → Add Class 35

• If you provide religious services → Add Class 45

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 3 covers Ashtagandha used as a non-medicated, non-edible sacred tilak and fragrant powder for puja and religious rituals.
If your business deals in ashtagandha meant for worship or spiritual use, Class 3 is mandatory for brand protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Ashtagandha covered under Trademark Class 3?
✅ Yes, when used as a non-medicated religious tilak powder, it falls under Class 3.

Q2. What if ashtagandha has medicinal claims?
❌ Medicinal or ayurvedic products fall under Class 5.

Q3. Can ashtagandha be trademarked as puja samagri?
✅ Yes, puja samagri products including ashtagandha can be trademarked.

Q4. Is edible ashtagandha included here?
❌ No, edible products fall under Class 29.

Q5. Should I add Class 35 if I sell ashtagandha online?
✅ Yes, Class 35 is recommended for retail and e-commerce activities.