Puja Thali – Worship Plate for Religious Rituals

A Puja Thali is an essential religious accessory used during Hindu rituals, aarti, festivals, and daily worship. It is a plate or tray that holds items like diya, incense sticks, kumkum, rice, flowers, and prasad.

As a physical household and religious utensil (non-electric and non-consumable), a Puja Thali is correctly classified under Trademark Class 21 of the NICE Classification.

#⚖️ Why Puja Thali Falls Under Class 21

Trademark Class 21 includes:

• Household utensils and containers

• Plates, trays, and serving articles

• Non-electric religious accessories

• Articles made of brass, steel, silver, ceramic, etc.

Since a Puja Thali is:

• A utensil used in religious rituals

• A non-consumable physical product

• Typically made from metal, wood, or ceramic

👉 It clearly falls under Class 21

#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 21 (Relevant to Puja Thali)

#A. Religious & Puja Use Accessories

• Puja thali

• Aarti thali

• Worship plate

• Ritual offering tray

#B. Material-Based Puja Thalis

• Brass puja thali

• Steel pooja plate

• Silver puja thali

• Wooden or ceramic thali

#C. Decorative & Festival Accessories

• Designer puja thali sets

• Karwa Chauth thali

• Rakhi thali

• Decorative aarti plates

#D. Puja & Temple Accessories

• Puja thali with diya set

• Multi-compartment pooja thali

• Temple-use offering trays

• Traditional ritual thali sets

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 21

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Suggested Product Description

Use clear terms like:

• “Puja thali”

• “Aarti plate”

• “Worship trays for religious use”

• “Decorative puja thali sets”

#✅ Strong Legal Description (Recommended)

“Household or kitchen utensils and containers; plates and trays; religious accessories; puja thalis and aarti plates for ritual and ceremonial use.”

#➕ Additional Class Suggestions

• Selling kumkum, agarbatti, dhoop → Class 3

• Selling oil or ghee → Class 4

• Selling electric puja items → Class 11

• Running retail / e-commerce store → Class 35

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 21 covers Puja Thali as a religious utensil used for holding puja items during rituals and ceremonies.

If your business deals in:

• Brass or silver puja thalis

• Decorative aarti plates

• Festival-specific thali sets

👉 Then Class 21 is the correct trademark class for protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

#Q1. Is Puja Thali covered under Trademark Class 21?

✅ Yes, it is a household religious utensil under Class 21.

#Q2. Are silver and brass puja thalis included?

✅ Yes, all material-based thalis are covered.

#Q3. Are items kept in puja thali included in this class?

❌ No, items like kumkum, incense, oil fall in different classes (3 or 4).

#Q4. Is decorative festival thali included?

✅ Yes, designer and festival thalis are included.

#Q5. Should I register Class 35 for selling puja thalis online?

✅ Yes, Class 35 is recommended for retail/e-commerce.