Ganga Jal – Sacred Holy Water for Puja & Religious Rituals

#Trademark Class 32 – Complete Guide for Applicants

Trademark Class 32 under the NICE Classification covers non-alcoholic beverages, mineral and aerated waters, packaged drinking water, and other liquid consumables not falling under medicinal or alcoholic categories.

Ganga Jal, the holy water of the River Ganga, holds supreme religious importance in Hindu puja, temples, havan, shraddh, abhishek, festivals, and daily worship. It is used for purification rituals, sankalp, kalash sthapana, and sprinkling during sacred ceremonies. In many traditions, it is also consumed in very small quantities for religious purposes.

When Ganga Jal is collected, filtered, bottled, and sold as holy water for religious use (non-medicinal), it is appropriately classified under Trademark Class 32.

If your business packs, bottles, or sells Ganga Jal for puja or ritual purposes, your brand should be registered under Class 32 for trademark protection.

This class is essential for religious product brands, temple suppliers, spiritual goods companies, and holy water bottling units.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 32 (Relevant to Ganga Jal)

#A. Religious & Sacred Waters

• Ganga Jal for puja

• Holy water for rituals

• Temple-use ganga jal

• Sacred water for abhishek

#B. Packaged & Bottled Religious Liquids

• Bottled ganga jal

• Sealed holy water bottles

• Packaged sacred water for worship

#C. Non-Alcoholic Religious Liquids

• Consumable holy water (religious use)

• Ritual purification liquids

• Sacred water offerings

#D. Puja & Temple Use Liquids

• Ganga jal for kalash and sankalp

• Holy water for festivals and ceremonies

• Religious liquid offerings

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 32

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product description:

• “Ganga jal for puja,”

• “Holy water for religious use,”

• “Packaged ganga jal,”

• “Sacred water for rituals.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Non-alcoholic water; holy water; ganga jal for religious, ritual, and ceremonial use.”

#⚠️ Regulatory Note (Important)

• Ensure safe packaging and hygiene standards

• Avoid medicinal or therapeutic claims unless registered under Class 5

• Proper source and labeling details are recommended

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you sell ganga jal online or through stores → Add Class 35

• If ganga jal is part of religious services → Add Class 45

• If you add medicinal claims → Add Class 5

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 32 covers Ganga Jal when sold as bottled or packaged holy water for puja, rituals, and religious consumption (non-medicinal).
If your business deals in ganga jal meant for worship and sacred use, Class 32 is the correct trademark class for brand protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Ganga Jal covered under Trademark Class 32?
✅ Yes, when sold as holy water for religious use, it falls under Class 32.

Q2. Can Ganga Jal be trademarked?
✅ Yes, packaged religious water products can be trademarked.

Q3. What if Ganga Jal is sold as medicine?
❌ Medicinal ganga jal falls under Class 5.

Q4. Is bottled ganga jal considered drinking water?
✅ It is treated as non-alcoholic water for religious purposes under Class 32.

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