What is Niranjan (DIYA), Agarbatti (INCENSE STICK), Dhoop or LOBAN?
We all derive vital energy from SUN. Therefore it has to be worshipped FIRST, hence before starting pooja, a Niranjan (DIYA, LAMP or CANDLE) is lighted. Shape is somewhat like this of a Niranjan. Top triangle represents COSMOS (Brahmand) and the lower represents HUMAN BODY (PIND). Wick represents HUMAN BODY and the GHEE or OIL represents LIFE of Human body. The moral behind this is LIVE LIFE TO GIVE ENERGY AND LIGHT TO OTHERS. In short, LIVE for others, or live as Human and service HUMANITY.