Near Congo Square at 1428 N Rampart St, the Voodoo Spiritual Temple is a place of worship and learning focused on West African spiritual and herbal healing traditions. Priestess Miriam Chamani established it with Priest Oswan Chamani in 1990. You can explore the temple and its cultural gift center, where handmade goods and African gifts sit alongside items used in spiritual practice. Consultations, rituals, tours and talks are among the activities associated with the temple. Approach the space with respect for its religious purpose, and contact the temple before setting out.
A temple founded in 1990
Priestess Miriam Chamani and Priest Oswan Chamani established the Voodoo Spiritual Temple in 1990. Its focus is traditional West African spiritual and herbal healing practices. The temple is a place for worship and community, as well as a setting where people can learn about these traditions.
The temple is near Congo Square, a historic site in New Orleans. Its religious purpose matters when you visit: this is not only a shop or an exhibit, but a sacred space for people who practice West African diasporic religion.
Practices, learning and the gift center
Activities associated with the temple include spiritual consultations, rituals, healing practices, tours and lectures. Talks and literature can provide context for visitors who want to understand more about the traditions practiced there. Ask ahead whether a tour or event is available during your visit.
The cultural gift center sells handmade goods and gifts from Africa, along with items used in spiritual practice, including oils, incense, candles, herbs and gris-gris bags. The range can interest visitors who want to browse, as well as those looking for materials connected to Voodoo practice.
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Where is the Voodoo Spiritual Temple?
It is at 1428 N Rampart St in New Orleans, near Congo Square.
When can I visit the temple?
The listed opening day is Saturday. Call or check the temple’s website before going, since access may change.
What can you do at the Voodoo Spiritual Temple?
The temple is a place of worship and learning, with activities that include consultations, rituals, tours and lectures. Its cultural gift center sells handmade goods, African gifts and items used in spiritual practice.
When was the temple established?
Priestess Miriam Chamani and Priest Oswan Chamani established it in 1990.
