ARABA OTTA Ifa/orisa Society

02/03/2026

*IFA/ÒRÌSÀ CALENDAR FOR MARCH, 2026*

1. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
2. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun **
3. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko
4. Sango/Ọya
5. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
6. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun **
7. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko
8. Sango/Ọya
9. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
10. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun **
11. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko
12. Sango/Ọya
13. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
14. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun ***
15. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko
16. Sango/Ọya
17. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
18. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun **
19. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko
20. Sango/Ọya
21. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
22. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun **
23. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko
24. Sango/Ọya
25. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
26. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun **
27. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko
28. Sango/Ọya
29. Obatala/Egungun/Iyaami/Obaluaye
30. Ifa/Esu/Osun/Aje/Yemọja/Olokun ***
31. Ogun /Osoosi/Orisa Oko

** - Ọrọọrún Ọ̀sẹ̀ Ifá
*** - Ìtàdógún Ọ̀sẹ̀ Ifá

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03/01/2026

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22/09/2025

CELEBRATING IFA CULTURE AND HERITAGE: Annual Ifa Festival and Late Father Remembrance Ceremony

You are warmly invited to join us for a sacred celebration of our Annual Ifa/Orisa Festival and a special remembrance ceremony honoring our beloved late father.

Date: Sat 22nd Nov, 2025
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Otta Recreation Club Ground.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful occasion with you.

Chief Host:
Oluwo (Dr) Fasola Babatunde Faniyi
Olu-Isese/Araba of Otta Awori Kingdom
Secretary General,
International Council For Ifa Religion (ICIR)

01/07/2025

ÌṢẸ̀ṢE CALENDAR FOR THE MONTH Of JULY, AGẸMỌ, 2025

01. Ifá/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀ṣun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là**

02. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, Òrìṣà Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

03. Șàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù.

04. Ọbàtálá/Òrìṣà-Ńlá, Yemòó, Èṣù, Egúngún, Ẹgbẹ́-Ọ̀gbà/Alárá-Igbó, Òrìṣà Òkè, Ògìyán/Ògìrììyán.

05. Ifá/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀ṣun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là***

06. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, Òrìṣà-Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

07. Șàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù.

8. Ọbàtálá/Òrìṣà Ńlá, Yemòó, Èṣù, Egúngún, Ẹgbẹ́-Ọ̀gbà/Alárá Igbó, Òrìṣà Òkè, Ògìyán/Ògìrìyán.

9. Ifá/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀sun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là.

10. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, Òrìṣà-Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

11. Șàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù.

12. Ọbàtálá/Òrìṣà-Ńlá, Yemòó, Èṣù, Egúngún, Ẹgbẹ́-Ọ̀gbà/Alárá-Igbó, Òrìṣà Òkè, Ògìyán/Ògìrìyán.

13. Ifa/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀ṣun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là****

14. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, Òrìṣà-Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

15. Șàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù.

16. Ọbàtálá/Òrìṣà Ńlá, Yemòó,, Èṣù, Egúngún, Ẹgbẹ́-Ọ̀gbà/ Alárá-Igbó, Òrìṣà Òkè, Ògìyán/Ògìrìyán.

17. Ifa/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀ṣun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là**

18. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, Òrìṣà-Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

19. Ṣàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù.

20. Ọbàtálá/Òrìṣà Ńlá, Yemòó, Èṣù, Egúngún, Ẹgbẹ́-Ọ̀gbà/Alárá-Igbó,Òrìṣà Òkè, Ògìyán/Ògìrìyán.

21. Ifá/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀ṣun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là***

22. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, Òrìṣà-Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

23. Ṣàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù.

24. Ọbàtálá/Òrìṣà Ńlá, Yemòó, Èṣù, Egúngún, Ẹgbẹ́-Ọ̀gbà/Alárá-Igbó, Òrìṣà Òkè, Ògìyán/Ògìrìyán.

25. Ifá/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀ṣun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là.

26. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, Òrìṣà-Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

27. Ṣàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù.

28. Ọbàtálá/Òrìṣà Ńlá, Yemòó, Èṣù, Egúngún, Ẹgbẹ́-Ọ̀gbà/Alárá-Igbó, Òrìṣà Òkè, Ògìyán/Ògìrìyán.

29. Ifá/Ọ̀rúnmìlà, Ọ̀ṣun, Ọ̀sanyìn, Yemọja, Olókun, Ẹ̀là****

30. Ògún, Ìja, Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sí, Òrìṣà-Oko, Erinlẹ̀.

31. Ṣàngó/Jàkúta, Ọya, Baáyànnì, Aganjú, Ọbalúayé/Ṣànpọ̀nná, Nàná-Bùkúù
Note:
**** Ìtàdógún - Ọ̀ṣẹ̀ Awo.
*** Isán - Ọ̀ṣẹ̀ Awo.
** Ọrún - Ọ̀ṣẹ̀ Awo.

04/06/2025

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29/05/2025

Ajo Babalawo ONIFA ilu ota under the leadership of Araba otta, Awori Kingdom Celebrate their Annual Anniversary and Ela Omo Oyigi Festival

Theme: Unpacking the Symbolism of Irete OWONRIN in ota's culture narrative and the historical significance of Ela Omo Oyigi

29/05/2025

Ogbo Ato/Greetings and
Happy Yoruba New Year 10,067!
(Español abajo👇🏾)

PILGRIMAGE TO ILE IFE
Araba Fasola and our team at the Ancestral Pride Temple are undertaking the annual pilgrimage to the sacred City of Ile Ife, Openifa Sacred Palm Tree, the Ooni's Palace, and Orisha Shrines on Saturday, the 7th of June 2025 for the World IFA Festival, in celebration of Yoruba New Year 10,067, Orunmila's Birthday and the much-awaited ODU IFA AGBAYE (consultation of the Ifa Oracle and rituals for the 2025-2026 period).

SHRINES & PRAYERS
The pilgrimage includes prayers at the shrines or sacred locations where the Orisa entered the earth, such as: Esu Ilare, Oke Mogun, Aje Shrine for wealth and Oke Igeti (Orunmila's stronghold and shrine).

DONATION & EBO
Kindly send a $200 donation (for self and family) via Paypal at [email protected]
After the Annual Odu Ifa consultation, sacrifice will be performed with the odu for each individual/family that sent donations, and appointments will be fixed for the offerings, which will be done virtually while the person is online.

CONTACT INFO
Please contact oluwo via WhatsApp at +234 805 656 5200 to secure prayers and donations. You may pay oluwo after but you need to secure your spot on the list now and send all the names for the prayer. Modupe! Ase'ntedumare!

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Ogbo Ato/Saludos!
Feliz Año Nuevo Yoruba 10,067!

PEREGRINAJE A ILE IFE
El Araba de Otta, Oluwo (Dr.) Faniyi Babatunde Fasola, y nuestra casa espiritual en Otta, el Ancestral Pride Temple, parten en peregrinación anual a la ciudad sagrada de Ilé Ifé, al pie de la palmera sagrada Openifa, el Palacio del Ooni de Ife y los Santuarios Orishas, a partir del sábado 7 de junio de 2025, para el Festival Mundial de Ifá, en celebración del Año Nuevo Yoruba 10,067, el Cumpleaños de nuestro profeta Orunmila y el tan esperado Odu Ifa Agbaye (consulta y rituales para el periodo 2025-2026)

SANTUARIOS & PLEGARIAS
El peregrinaje incluye plegarias y peticiones en los santuarios o lugares sagrados donde los orishas entraron en la tierra: el santuario Eshu Ilare, Oke Mogun, Santuario de Aje para riqueza, Oke Igeti (bastión y santuario de Orunmila), etc.

DONACIÓN & EBO
Sírvanse enviar $200 para ustedes y su familia al Paypal: [email protected]
Tras la consulta anual del Odu Ifa, se realizará el Irubo/Ofrenda Ritual con el Odu del Año para cada individuo/familia que haya enviado donaciones, y se fijarán citas para que puedan asistir virtualmente mientras se realiza su ofrenda.

DATOS Y CONTACTO
Sírvanse contactar al Oluwo Fasola via WhatsApp al +234 805 656 5200. Pueden realizar el pago después pero deben comunicarse con oluwo desde ya para garantizar su participación, y enviar nombres y datos. Agradecidos. Ase'ntedumare!✨

30/04/2025

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*Resolution of the International Council for Ifa Religion's Congress Meeting*

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) held its Annual Congress meeting on Saturday, April 26th, at Ile IFA Agbaye, Òkè-Ìtasẹ̀, Ilé-Ifẹ̀, Osun state, Nigeria.

The meeting was attended by representatives of Council of Àràbà/Oluwo, representatives from various Ile Ijuba (Worship Centers) and State Chapters. After deliberation, the following resolutions were adopted:

Resolutions
1. *Annual Ifa Festival Grand Finale*: Though Aisun Olọ́jà will take place on June 2nd at the Palace of Oonirisa and Oke Igeti will be visited on Friday, 6th June, the grand finale of the 2025 Annual World Ifa Festival shall be held on Saturday, June 7th, at Oke-Itase. All Ile Ijuba are encouraged to arrive early for:
- End-of-year general worship at the World Ifa Temple in Oke-Itase.
- First service/worship of the year on Sunday at Ooni's Palace in Ife, where all temples are expected to be represented.
2. *Membership Registration*: Every Ifa and Orisa practitioner shall purchase:
- Certificate and ID card
- Affiliation certificate form
Diaspora members shall contact the executive for form payment, as prices differ due to logistical considerations.
3. *Requirements for ID Card and Certificate*: To obtain an ID card and certificate or affiliation certificate, members must provide three witnesses:
- Senior priest of their temple (ICIR member).
- Araba or Oluwo of their town (ICIR member).
- Vice Chairman or executive member of ICIR representing their state.
4. *Constitutional Review*: A committee has been established to review our constitution and propose necessary amendments to ensure alignment with current needs and best practices.
5. *Scripture Committee*: A committee, comprising the President, General Secretary of the Council, and other appointed members, shall compile a unified Odu Ifa book, acceptable to all members globally. The committee shall:
- Conduct research and consultations.
- Compile and authenticate Odu Ifa texts.
- Present the final draft for approval.
6. *State Inaugurations*: Each state chapter of ICIR shall schedule its inauguration ceremony after the World Ifa Festival, ensuring representation from all regions.
7. *Diaspora Representation*: Our Diaspora Representatives will be announced soon, ensuring inclusive participation and representation of Ifa practitioners worldwide.

Implementation
All resolutions shall take effect immediately. Relevant committees shall be established, and tasks assigned to ensure timely implementation.

Benefits
These resolutions aim to:
- *Unify Members*: Strengthen our community through shared events and registration.
- *Ensure Authenticity*: Verify member identities through witness requirements.
- *Promote Unity*: Develop a unified Odu Ifa book and review our constitution.
- *Global Inclusion*: Engage Ifa practitioners worldwide through diaspora representation.

Conclusion
The Congress meeting reaffirms our commitment to unity, growth, and preservation of Ifa traditions. We look forward to successful implementation and collaboration.

Signed
Oluwo (Dr) Fasola Faniyi Babatunde BSc, PGD, F**A
Araba of Otta, Awori Kingdom
Secretary General, International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR)

16/04/2025

Invitation to the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) Congress Meeting*

Date: Sat , 26th April
Time: 10:00am prompt
Location: Ile ifa Agbaye Oke-Itase, Ile Ife osun state

Elaboru ! Elaboye !! Elabosise !!!

We humbly invite the general public (ifa /Orisa community) to join us for this year's ICIR Congress Meeting, a gathering of Ifa devotees, spiritual leaders, and scholars.
This occasion honors our revered traditions, promotes unity, and celebrates the wisdom of Ifa.
Join us as we come together to;

- Honor our ancestors and cultural heritage
- Foster unity and cooperation among devotees
- Promote cultural exchange and understanding
- Seek guidance from ifa
- Further discussion on world ifa festival 2025

May the blessings of Olodumare (the Supreme Being) be upon us as we gather to celebrate our shared heritage.

Ogbo ! Ato !! Asure Iwori Wofun

E-Signed:
Oluwo (Dr) Fasola Babatunde Faniyi
Araba of Otta, Awori Kingdom and
The Secretary General
International Council For Ifa Religion (ICIR)