Life at the Ilê: faith, welcome and community

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A spiritual house can also be understood through the gatherings it brings to life. The records shared by Ilê Axé Luz de Odara show songs, celebrations, words of guidance and thanks to those who help make each gathering possible. These moments connect spiritual life with community.

Our house and its leaders

Ilê Axé Luz de Odara has its main temple in Jacareí, São Paulo, and also holds activities in Heliodora, Minas Gerais. The house is led by priest Babá Ifá Toki and priestess Iya Talabi. Its public profile identifies Umbanda and the worship of the Orixás as its traditions and states its affiliation with Odùduwà.

Umbanda and the Yoruba tradition are part of the house’s spiritual paths. Learning about them calls for attention to their foundations and to the guidance of the leaders, respecting the particularities of each tradition.

Welcoming, listening and sharing

Giras are among the gatherings documented in the Ilê’s community life. In its account of the Gira de Baianos, the house highlights the sacred songs, words of guidance and spiritual consultations, thanking everyone who took part.

This account offers a glimpse of life in the terreiro: a place for listening, expressing faith and meeting others who seek spiritual guidance.

Celebrating the Orixás and honoring ancestral heritage

Celebrations are also part of this journey. The Festival of Orixás honoring the Yabás was shared as a moment of reverence for feminine spiritual powers, joy and gratitude. Another account describes the festival of Ogum and Xangô, which brought the community together in faith and axé.

The house’s presence in Heliodora is also documented in the Axé do Orí gathering held in November 2025. These accounts introduce different aspects of the house’s life without replacing learning guided by its priests.

A community built together

The account of the Ogum and Xangô festival gives special thanks to the members of the house for their work and dedication. The close of the 2025 activities also included a message to the Luz de Odara family, friends and those who seek spiritual guidance.

These records reveal the collective life of the Ilê: alongside its leaders are people who take part, contribute and sustain the community’s connections.

Would you like to visit the Ilê?

Follow the schedule on the official Instagram profile and contact the house before arranging a visit. Confirm the city, address, time and guidance for the activity you wish to attend.

The Jacareí announcements give the address as Rua Luís Gonzaga Rosa da Silva, 173, Bandeira Branca. For activities in Heliodora, contact the team directly. Schedules can change; check the date and location of each announcement.

Follow the schedule and contact the house