WELCOME TO TGT
TGT holds weekly Giras (rituals) open to the public every Saturday at 4:00 pm.
Templo Guaracy da Terra (TGT) is a spiritual, non-profit organization that follows the Afro-Brazilian tradition of Umbanda. TGT is affiliated with Templo Guaracy do Brasil (TGB) in São Paulo and has been in the Bay area since 1994.
Giras will be held every other week in Berkeley, with the alternating week located in Watsonville. Please see the Calendar for details.
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Workshop - Element of Fire, Part 1Expressions of the Elements an Experiential Workshop based in the Afro Brazilian Spiritual Traditions Led by Mãe Tina de Souza, Priestess of Oxum and Psychologist. Using drum and dance as our vehicle, we will explore our own artistic expression within, as it connects us to the spiritual and elemental forces of the element of FIRE. These forces are also known as the Orixa: Elegbara, Ogum, Oxumare and Xango.
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Gira of Pretos Velhos/Baianos
Led by Iyalorixá Iya Darinlê Mãe Tina de Souza - from Brazil
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Workshop - Element of Fire, Part 2
Expressions of the Elements an Experiential Workshop based in the Afro Brazilian Spiritual Traditions Led by Mãe Tina de Souza, Priestess of Oxum and Psychologist. Using drum and dance as our vehicle, we will explore our own artistic expression within, as it connects us to the spiritual and elemental forces of the element of FIRE. These forces are also known as the Orixa: Elegbara, Ogum, Oxumare and Xango.