Voodoo Spiritual Temple, New Orleans

You can find the Voodoo Spiritual Temple on North Rampart Street, just a short distance from Historic Congo Square Park, where African slaves conducted their rituals every Sunday evening in the 1700s and 1800s. This temple serves as a center for Voodoo worship and healing, offering Voodoo consultations, rituals, and educational workshops.

Founded by Priest Oswan Chamani and Priestess Miriam Chamani in 1990, the Voodoo Spiritual Temple has continually expanded its understanding of Voodoo in the context of global religions, and currently serves people from all across America and beyond. The temple follows a distinctive form of Voodoo that incorporates elements from various spiritual traditions while maintaining its traditional practices. Its reputation has expanded through appearances in television and film productions, and it often attracts scholars from universities, anthropologists, and researchers studying African-based religions.

The temple even has a troupe of sacred drummers known as the Krewe of Nutria, who often perform at the New Orleans Voodoo Museum and various local events. Besides the numerous altars, there's also a gift shop offering handcrafted Voodoo dolls, gris-gris and mojo bags, aromatic oils, as well as books and CDs related to Voodoo. Priestess Miriam, the owner, warmly welcomes curious visitors.