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Haitian Vodou Pictoral (icky pic warning)
Several times a day, light casts down from an opening at the highest point of the grotto ceiling, during these times, many Vodouisants can be found making their requests to the Loa/Iwa. It was that same light that the Taino Indians in that region centered many of their rituals
A Vodouisant moments after being released from the Loa/Iwa
A Hougan (or Hougan) uses talc power to refresh and purify a sacrificial offering. The meat and hide will then be eaten and shared amongst that family or others in need
A Vodouisant after a moment of prayer
A Mambo (high priestess in Haitian Vodou) is overcome by a spirit
A Vodouisaint is entered by a spirit
The life energy of the animal is for the Lwa (spirit) and often the blood is collected in a calabash bowl and later placed on the Poto Mitan, which represents the center of the universe and access to the spirit world
More pics and info in the article: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2499453/Anthony-Karen-Vodou-Inside-rituals-Haitis-Vodou-faith-Mesmerizing-photos-animals-sacrificed-worshipers-overcome-spirits-ceremonies-intriguing-Caribbean-religion.html
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