Zogodo Bogum Male Rundó, Candomblé temple in Engenho Velho da Federação, Salvador, Brazil.
Zogodo Bogum Male Rundó is a Candomblé temple in Salvador with several sacred buildings arranged to serve ritual and community purposes. The compound includes ceremonial spaces, kitchens, and open areas where religious activities and daily life take place.
The temple was founded in 1835 and officially registered as Sociedade Beneficente Fieis de Sao Bartolomeu in 1937. This long history marks how the community has maintained and transmitted its religious practices across generations.
The temple uses the Ewe language from Benin in its ceremonies, which sets it apart from other Candomblé houses that use Yoruba. Visitors can witness this distinct linguistic practice that connects the community directly to West African roots.
The temple is located in a residential neighborhood and visitors should inquire in advance about visiting guidelines. Planning a visit outside major ceremonial periods helps ensure a respectful and appropriate experience.
This is the last active Jejé terreiro in Salvador, preserving a rare connection to the Kingdom of Dahomey. Its continuation represents an important living link to West African religious traditions in Brazil.
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