Upstate Yoruba Association

Upstate Yoruba Association Upstate Yoruba Association is a community center where we learn about the Yoruba religion

🕯️ THE LEGEND OF ELEGGUÁ AND THE LOST ROADThe elders say that once, Olofi sent all the Orishas to Earth to help humanity...
11/07/2025

🕯️ THE LEGEND OF ELEGGUÁ AND THE LOST ROAD

The elders say that once, Olofi sent all the Orishas to Earth to help humanity.
The road was long, filled with crossroads and hidden turns.
Many Orishas became lost — even the strongest among them — for none could find the true way.

But young Elegguá, wise beyond his years, observed carefully and marked each crossroads with stones so no one would lose their path.
When the others returned in confusion, it was Elegguá who guided them back to Olofi.

From that moment on, it was decreed that no road could open without Elegguá’s blessing,
and that Fridays and Mondays would be his sacred days of power —
so that we may honor him, and he may show us the way through life’s crossroads.

🪶 HOW TO HONOR HIM TODAY

Greet Elegguá this Friday or Monday.
Cleanse yourself with the smoke of incense or a small herbal sahumerio made with basil, rue, and rosemary.
Light a red and black candle, offer him a few sweets or fruits, and with faith, say:

“Elegguá, open my roads and remove my obstacles.
Let luck, peace, and prosperity reign in my home.”

Do it with pure intention, and watch how slowly but surely your energy aligns —
and your roads begin to open before you.

✨ SPECIAL CEREMONY INVITATION

Today I will be performing Road Opening Ceremonies with Elegguá.
If you have felt blocked, delayed, or unsure of your direction, this is the perfect time to reconnect with his energy and invite his guidance into your life.

💬 Send me a message on WhatsApp to reserve your place and take part in this offering to the Master of the Crossroads —
the one who opens every path, guards every door, and blesses every beginning.

11/06/2025

Welcome everyone this is a page we created for our Yoruba community here in upstate New York,here we will share information on meetings future plans and anything in regards to the religion Ashe

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637 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY
14607

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5pm - 7pm

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+15852302638

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