Voodoo in New Orleans

Voodoo Spiritual Temple

Located on N. Rampart Street in New Orleans--around the corner from Marie Laveau's house and across from Congo Square--makes this prime historical Voodoo grounds.

Marie Laveau's House and Tomb in St. Louis #1 Cemetary

The house that Voodoo Queen Marie's Laveau's daughter, Marie II, briefly lived in is now Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo, a tourist shop. Marie Laveau's tomb is frequently covered with rosaries, Mardi Gras beads, flowers, coins, and other offerings. Some visitors also rap three times on the tomb, mark three Xs with a piece of brick or chalk, and then ask Marie for a favor.

A Voodoo Offering and Other Photos of St. Louis #1 Cemetary

An offering at an out of the way tomb in St. Louis #1

Voodoo Flag

A sequined Voodoo Flag

St. Louis #2 and St. Roche Cemetaries

St. Louis #2--Leaning tomb and ironwork St. Louis #2 is reputed to be the real resting place of the Marie Laveau's, especially Marie II.

St. Roche --Tallart's book Voodoo in New Orleans recounts tales of Voodoo ceremonies taking place in this cemetery. Also a photo of a niche in the St. Roche chapel dedicated to those who've been healed.

A Botanica in New Orleans

Botanicas supply religious goods, candles, and herbs for Voodoo and Santeria practioneers.