Jallikattu (or Sallikkattu), also known as Eru Taḻuvuṭal and Manju-virattu, [2] is a traditional event in which a zebu bull (Bos indicus), such as the Pulikulam [3] or Kangayam breeds, [4] is released into a crowd of people, and many people attempt to grab the large hump on the bull's back with both arms and hang on to it while the bull ...

Jan 16, 2023 · Jallikattu, also known as sallikkattu is a traditional sport of Tamil Nadu that is celebrated on the third day of Pongal – Mattu Pongal Day. (Usually it falls on January 16.) The history of this bullfight dates back to 400-100 BCE when it …

Jallikattu, the sport, is generally practised in certain districts of Tamil Nadu—Trichy, Pudukkottai, Sivaganga, and Madurai—during the harvest festival of Pongal, celebrated in the month of January or Thai as per the Tamil calendar.

Jallikattu, also known as sallikkattu is a traditional sport of Tamil Nadu that is celebrated on the third day of Pongal – Mattu Pongal Day. (Usually it falls on January 16.) The history of this …

Jan 19, 2017 · What is Jallikattu? Jallikaatu could be referred to as bull taming event typically practiced in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, third day of the four-day Pongal...

Jan 14, 2025 · The Jallikattu events in Madurai, especially those held in Alanganallur, are globally recognized as symbols of Tamil heritage, rural valour, and community pride, attracting people from across the globe.

Dec 30, 2024 · Jallikattu, also known as sallikkattu is a traditional sport of Tamil Nadu that is celebrated on the third day of Pongal – Mattu Pongal Day. (Usually, it falls on January 16). The history of this bullfight dates back to 400-100 BCE when it …

Jallikattu, also referred to as sallikkattu, constitutes a traditional spectacle deeply embedded in the cultural tapestry of Tamil Nadu, India. This vibrant celebration is an integral component of the Pongal festival, specifically observed on the auspicious occasion of Mattu Pongal, customarily falling within the month of January.

Jallikattu is a festival/sport celebrated in rural Tamil Nadu on the occasion of the harvest festival Pongal, where men engage in a contest to try and catch a running bull’s hump in order to secure a pouch of coins hung around the bull’s horn.

Jan 13, 2020 · Jallikattu, a popular bull taming sport held during Pongal, is set to take place in Madurai district. The three main venues where the sport will take place in are Palamedu, Alanganallur and...