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OFRENDA | ALTARS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hospitality
An ofrenda (altar) is a traditional Mexican altar built during Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) to welcome and honor deceased loved ones. The three main aspects of an ofrenda are hospitality, representing the four elements, and its tiers.
The 4 Elements of Dia de los Muertos
Earth, Fire, Water, Wind.
Tiers | Levels
Tiers | Levels
Symbolic Tiers: Many ofrendas feature three main tiers representing the different levels of existence:
- Top Tier: Represents the heavens and is typically where photos of the deceased and religious icons are placed.
- Middle Tier: Represents the earth and is dedicated to the physical comforts of the deceased, like their favorite food, candy, an
Symbolic Tiers: Many ofrendas feature three main tiers representing the different levels of existence:
- Top Tier: Represents the heavens and is typically where photos of the deceased and religious icons are placed.
- Middle Tier: Represents the earth and is dedicated to the physical comforts of the deceased, like their favorite food, candy, and tequila.
- Bottom Tier: Often represents the underworld (Mictlán) or the journey's start. It is usually decorated with salt (for purification), a basin of water for cleansing, and marigolds (cempasúchil) whose scent and color guide the spirits.
OFRENDA | ALTARS MEANING
OFRENDA
An ofrenda is a home altar and collection of offerings set up to welcome and honor deceased loved ones during the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The word literally translates from Spanish as "offering