Shankh (Conch Shell) – Sacred Instrument for Puja & Aarti Rituals

Trademark Class 21 under the NICE Classification covers household utensils, containers, religious-use articles, and ceremonial accessories made of natural or crafted materials.

Shankh, also known as the Conch Shell, holds immense spiritual importance in Hindu puja, temples, aarti, havan, festivals, and religious ceremonies. It is traditionally blown during rituals to signify the beginning of worship and is believed to purify the environment and invoke divine blessings. In many rituals, it is also used to hold and sprinkle holy water (Gangajal).

Since Shankh is a physical religious article used as a ritual instrument, it is correctly classified under Trademark Class 21.

If your business manufactures, polishes, decorates, or sells Shankh for religious purposes, your brand must be registered under Class 21 for trademark protection.

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

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

#A. Religious & Puja Use Articles

• Shankh for puja

• Conch shell for aarti

• Temple-use shankh

• Sacred ritual conch

#B. Natural & Decorated Religious Items

• Natural conch shells

• Polished shankh

• Decorative carved conch shells

• Silver or gold-plated shankh

#C. Puja & Ritual Accessories

• Shankh for blowing during worship

• Conch shell for sprinkling holy water

• Temple-grade ceremonial shankh

#D. Religious & Gift Articles

• Festival shankh

• Decorative spiritual gifting items

• Handcrafted religious conch shells

#🚫 What’s NOT Included in Class 21

#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants

#✅ Clearly mention product description:

• “Shankh for puja,”

• “Conch shell for religious use,”

• “Sacred ceremonial conch,”

• “Temple-use shankh.”

#✅ Use strong legal wording:

“Household or religious utensils and containers; shankh (conch shells) for ritual and ceremonial use.”

#Additional Class Suggestions

• If you sell shankh online or through shops → Add Class 35

• If shankh is part of religious services → Add Class 45

• If you sell raw marine shells → Add Class 31

#🧠 Summary

Trademark Class 21 covers Shankh (Conch Shell) as a religious instrument and ceremonial article used in puja, aarti, and temple rituals.
If your business deals in natural or decorative shankh meant for religious use, Class 21 is the correct trademark class for brand protection.

#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is Shankh covered under Trademark Class 21?
✅ Yes, as a religious ceremonial article, it falls under Class 21.

Q2. Can shankh be trademarked?
✅ Yes, religious articles and accessories can be trademarked.

Q3. Are decorative shankh included?
✅ Yes, polished and decorated conch shells are included.

Q4. What if the shankh is sold as raw marine material?
❌ Raw marine shells fall under Class 31.

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