The Ho is one of the important tribe of eastern India manly found in Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal. They basically resided in foothills and plains. Although they are agriculturist they also depends upon the forest produces. Birth is considered as an important landmark in Ho life cycle. The HOs are very affectionate of their children. Though they very well know that a father plays the main role in procreation of a child, it is also believed that a child is a gift of Singbonga (Sungod)- the supreme deity of the Ho. The maternity is considered an important part as much respected by the HOs. They always promptly try to fulfill the needs of an expectant mother and give proper attention to her(Majumdar 1950:183; Mohanta 2002).

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