The Sacred Congá: Altar of Devotion and Unity in Umbanda
A Spiritual Portal of Light, Ancestors, and Syncretism At the heart of every Umbanda terreiro (spiritual temple), a sacred space brings visible and invisible worlds together. This is the Congá in Umbanda—an altar of power, beauty, and layered meanings. Though it may appear simple—a white cloth, statues, candles, and natural elements—it carries profound spiritual significance. The Congá welcomes spirits, […]
Pontos Riscados in Umbanda: Sacred Signs of Spiritual Presence
Where Spirit Draws and the Invisible Speaks In the ritual landscape of Umbanda, there are moments when the invisible becomes visible—drawn in chalk, traced by hand, vibrating with sacred intent. These moments manifest through the pontos riscados—symbols carefully scribed in the terreiro (Umbanda temple), carrying meaning, mystery, and connection. Each one channels sacred intention, drawing on ancestral […]