Annual Festival Dates
Annual IFA & Orisa Festival
Event Program
Bibo Esu/Iwefa/Ibofa 24th January 2026
Odu bibo 25th January 2026
Bibo Obatala / Aje / Egbe /Olokun Ati Gbogbo Igbagba Irunmole 25th January 2026
Ipari Odun 26th January 2026
Idafa Odun 27th January 2026
24th & 25th January 2026 - details to be released
Osanyin Festival
ITUK also celebrated 15th annual Osanyin Festival
Osanyin, a revered Yoruba Orisa, is the guardian of herbs and medicine, symbolizing the healing powers of nature.
He is honored for his extensive knowledge of herbs crucial for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Rituals and offerings are made to seek his blessings in health matters, encouraging a connection with nature's healing energies.
Devotees emphasize respecting the environment, recognizing its importance for overall well-being. By honoring Osanyin, the Yoruba people promote physical healing and appreciation for life's interconnectedness.
Osun Osogobo Festival
Who is Osun Osogobo
In the Yoruba tradition, Osun Osogobo is a powerful River Goddess associated with Love, Fertility, Beauty, Sensuality. She also rules Affluence, Commerce and Wealth. Often referred to as the One whose Children are like Fish.
Guided by Iyanifa and Arugba Osunnifemi Ife; 1st Arugba in the UK. 1st Arugba in England and Wales, ITUK celebrates her festival by the River Wandle from the 28th July to 9th August, annually
Devotees gather by the River Wandle, bearing gifts for Osun Osengese. We offer her favourite things which includes gin, salt, palm oil, honey, sunflowers and oranges.
Devotees do this to thank her for the protection, prosperity and love she has provide for us throughout the year.
Isese Day
ITUK Annual Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day 2025
Wednesday, 20th August
What is Ìṣẹ̀ṣe?
Isese is our tradition—our way of life. It is the foundation of our identity, the path of our ancestors, upon whose shoulders we stand so we may rise even higher.
Let us explore the wisdom of Odù Ifá and what it reveals about Ìṣẹ̀ṣe—what it truly means and why it is sacred.
Odù Ifá:
"Àgbàrá kò lókọ́
Ó fi ẹnu gbẹ́lẹ̀ ó kan ìlèpa dòdòòdò
Díá fún Ìṣẹ̀ṣe tí ńṣe olórí Ìṣòrò n'Ífẹ̀
Ìyá ẹni Ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni ni
Bàbá ẹni Ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni ni
Orí, Ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni ni...
Olódùmarè, Ìṣẹ̀ṣe ẹni ni
Ìṣẹ̀ṣe làá bọ n'Ífẹ̀ ká tóó ri'íre
Ẹ jẹ́ ká bọ Ìṣẹ̀ṣe bàbá ètùtù."
This sacred Odù teaches us that Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is our mother, our father, our destiny (Orí), and the very essence of Olódùmarè. To find prosperity and balance, we must first honor Ìṣẹ̀ṣe—the ancestral wisdom of Ifẹ̀.
Let us pay homage to Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, the eternal tradition of our forebears.
If you wish to attend, kindly email us fadiwuratempleuk@gmail.com for further information.
Esu is not Satan Festival
Who is Èṣù:
Èṣù is a prominent deity in Yorùbá culture, revered as an Òrìṣà of crossroads, duality, new beginnings, travelers, fertility, and death.
As an intermediary between humans and other deities, Èṣù acts as a messenger, facilitating communication with the divine.
Èṣù embodies neutrality and maintains friendships with all other deities, which allows him to easily access their realms.
He has a strong rapport with his fellow deities and possesses the skill to engage them when necessary.
As a messenger, Èṣù faithfully delivers any message entrusted to him, whether it is positive or negative, as he does not choose the content of the message. It is important to note that Èṣù is not the infamous cursed serpent from the creation story in the Garden of Eden, distinguishing him from the biblical Satan.