Kalawa / Mauli – Sacred Protection Thread for Puja & Rituals

#Trademark Class 16 – Complete Guide for Applicants

Trademark Class 16 under the NICE Classification covers paper goods, stationery, packaging materials, and certain processed religious articles supplied as puja samagri, when they are finished, prepared, and packed ceremonial items.

Kalawa, also known as Mauli, is a sacred red and yellow cotton thread tied on the wrist during Hindu puja, havan, vrat, festivals, temples, and religious ceremonies. It symbolizes protection, blessings, faith, and commitment to spiritual duties.

When Kalawa / Mauli is processed, cut, bundled, packed, and sold strictly as puja samagri (ceremonial religious article), it is appropriately filed under Trademark Class 16.

If your business manufactures or sells Kalawa / Mauli for religious or ritual purposes, your brand should be registered under Class 16 for trademark protection.

This class is essential for puja samagri brands, temple suppliers, religious product manufacturers, and spiritual goods companies.

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 16 (Relevant to Kalawa / Mauli)

#A. Religious & Puja Use Articles

• Kalawa for puja

• Mauli sacred thread

• Temple-use kalava

• Ritual protection threads

#B. Packaged & Prepared Puja Samagri

• Ready-to-use kalawa bundles

• Pre-cut and packed mauli threads

• Puja kits containing kalawa

#C. Ceremonial & Ritual Supplies

• Kalawa for vrat and havan

• Sacred thread for festivals

• Temple and household worship accessories

#D. Religious Kits & Packaging Items

• Puja samagri packets with kalawa

• Printed puja kits including mauli

• Religious ceremonial kits

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 16

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product description:

• “Kalawa / mauli for puja,”

• “Sacred protection thread,”

• “Processed kalava for religious use,”

• “Puja samagri – mauli.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Religious puja samagri; kalawa / mauli (sacred thread) for ritual and ceremonial use; packaged religious threads.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

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

• If kalawa is used as part of religious services → Add Class 45

• If you sell raw cotton thread or yarn → Add Class 23

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 16 covers Kalawa / Mauli when sold as a processed, packaged sacred thread meant exclusively for puja and religious rituals.
If your business deals in kalawa or mauli as puja samagri, Class 16 is appropriate for trademark protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Kalawa / Mauli covered under Trademark Class 16?
✅ Yes, when sold as processed and packaged puja samagri, it falls under Class 16.

Q2. What if kalawa is sold as cotton thread or yarn?
❌ Cotton yarn falls under Class 23, not Class 16.

Q3. Can kalawa / mauli be trademarked?
✅ Yes, puja samagri products including kalawa can be trademarked.

Q4. Are cotton fabrics included here?
❌ No, fabrics belong to Class 24.

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