Which local religious traditions are followed by some members of the Ho community?

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Map highlighting the state of Jharkhand in eastern India, shaded in orange with its capital, Ranchi, marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are also shown for regional context. — Jharkhand Jharkhand, India.

Some members of the Ho community in Jharkhand adhere to local religious traditions that center on the worship of spirits.12

These traditions involve the belief that certain spirits are responsible for causing disease. To address these spiritual influences, members of the community approach these entities through practices such as divination and witchcraft. While many tribal groups in the region follow Hinduism, these specific local practices remain a distinct aspect of the religious life for some members of the Ho people.12