Niño Elegua 12'H

Elegua is the first protection, since he is the one who opens the paths to continue in religion. The uninitiated or aleyos must receive it or consecrate it as first. He is the sight that follows a path, he becomes a fearsome and fierce warrior when he joins Oggun and Oshosi, nothing stops him. Elegua is one of the first Oshas or Orishas to be received. He is an Osha of the Orisha Oddé group, who are called Los Guerreros . He is the first of the warriors along with Oggun , Oshosi and Osun . In nature, it is symbolized by rocks. Eleguá came to the earthly plane accompanying Osha Obbatalá . He is considered the fundamental messenger of Olofin.

His number is 3, his colors red and black. Monday and the 3rd of each month are his days. In syncretism it is compared to the Holy Child of Atocha (January 1st). Its celebration is on January 6 and June 13.