Unlike Nígeria , the Orisa religion in Brazil is fast growing . it is considered a patrimony of the Brazilian people , the practice supersedes racial differences in the Latin American country .
Òrîşà religion , according to statistics , has grown among the white Latin Americans (Latin Americans of European origin) They have tagged it a patrimony .
In the city of Santa Catarina , Rio Grande do Sul , Brazil , Orisa religion is called Batuque , it extends through the borders of Argentina , Uruguai and several other Latin American countries .
Rebranded Candomble in some part of Brazil , Orisa religion in Rio Grande do Sul is commonly practiced amongst Brazilians of European Origin , they see it as a product of sincerity , a piece of Africa in the minds of the white .
Having over 65.000 Orisa shrines , Rio Grand do Sul , is a state with the highest amount of shrines in Brazil . It is more than the state of Bahia and Rio de Janeiro ; states considered Black concentrations in Brazil
Identified as the cradle of racism in Brazil , Rio Grande do Sul , is the second largest white settlement in Brazil , the percentage of blacks living in the state is little . “ It is incredible to see this absurd , the whites in this state are rebranding Orisa religion even more than the blacks who are the original custodians. The whites in this state are racist , but they practice Orisa religion “ Says ‘Ya Paula de Ogun
According to Ifayemi Ronaldo , “ it is difficult to find a home in Rio Grande do Sul without devotees of Orisa religion , a number of them are church goers in the daytime and Bàbálórìsàs at night , they play drums , dance and sing rhythms of Orisas at nights “ The Babalorisa said
According to statistics , the federation of Orisa practitioners , this year , estimated approximately 7000 Orisa shrines in the state of Bahia. The Terreiro da Casa Branca , located in an area of 5.200 squaremeters , is the oldest shrine in Brazil . It is located in Salvador , Bahia .
“ As the nation is still in search of peace and tranquility , the Orisa religion will continue waxing stronger in Brazil . It is practically considered the source of spiritual edification in Brazil . The Orisa temples and shrines are increasing daily “ – Says Ana Lucia
