Umbanda

Umbanda is the only 100% Brazilian religion. It mixes Candomblé, Kardecism as well as Roman Catholicism. It was created by the native people of Brazil as well as Africans who were slaves or ex - slaves, had the intention of using medicine herbs to cure people with rituaslistic sessions.

Umbanda Media

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  An Umbandista wearing the white clothing typically worn in the religion's ceremonies

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  An Umbandista dressed in ritual attire

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  An Umbandist centro in Rio de Janeiro

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  A group of Umbandistas in Rio de Janeiro

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  A statue of Iemanjá in Salvador

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  Oferenda a Iemanjá

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  Figurines of the pretos velhos ("old blacks"), one of the most popular spirit types in Umbanda

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  Umbandist mediums may receive necklace to mark the completion of their training

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  An Umbandist carrying offerings to Iemanjá to a river