Ti Chodye 3 Pie

Sacred Uses and Spiritual FunctionsRitual Oil Lamps (Lanp): Its most prominent use is serving as the base for spiritual oil lamps. Devotees fill the chodyè with olive oil, insert cotton wicks, and light them to honor a specific Lwa or to continuously manifest a specific request over several days.Sacred Burner: The heavy cast metal structure safely accommodates burning incense, petitions, herbs, and ritual offerings during ceremonies.Wanga and Magic: It is used as a central vessel for mixing or holding ingredients for wanga (magical charms, protections, or spellwork).Altar Focal Point: Placed on the ogantwa alongside items like saint chromolithographs, perfumes, and govi jars, it maintains a continuous spiritual "light" in the home.
Core SymbolismThe foundational three-legged architecture is deeply symbolic within the culture, with each foot representing crucial spiritual triads:Time: The continuous thread of the Past, Present, and Future.Existence: The balance between the Body, Mind, and Spirit.Lineage: The unbreakable bond connecting the Ancestors, the Living, and the Unborn.