HSM FEMI DADA OLUDAYO - AKOWE
Obatala is the father of all Orishas and the owner of all Ori(head) in the yoruba mythology. He was created by Olodunmare Yoruba name for GOD, for many purposes,but one of his main purpose was to assist human beings here on earth,guiding us through life as most of us are tied to elements of nature.In Africa,the Yoruba says that Obatala is next to God,they explain that they know he is not God but he is very close in power to the creator. Obatala is known as third supreme being, Olodunmare being the first,and Orunmila the second .Obatala stands with Orunmila as the right hand of God.It is said that God prepared the materials to make man and the task was given to Obatala to fashion them together, making human beings. Obatala,otherwise called Orisha-nla is of a very cool nature,he is not easily offended.White is his colour and all his devotees wears white.His Shrines are all decorated in white,from ceiling to the floor. This Orisha is for peace,he is not easily angered