Thrills and Traditions at Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu Kickoff

The first Jallikattu event of the year took place in Thachankurichi village, Tamil Nadu, featuring over 900 bulls and nearly 300 participants. A significant part of the Pongal festivities, this cultural event draws global attention. Winners are determined by how long they hold onto a bull, attracting participants and audiences alike.

The inaugural Jallikattu event of the year saw a massive turnout in Thachankurichi village, Tamil Nadu, with over 900 bulls and about 300 bull-taming participants in attendance.

This traditional spectacle is a staple of the Pongal festivities in the state, and it attracted bulls from districts such as Tiruchirappalli, Dindigul, and Sivaganga.

Dignitaries including Ministers S Regupathy, Siva V Meyyanathan, and District Collector M Aruna inaugurated the event, which promises motorcycles, bicycles, and traditional pots as prizes for successful bull-tamers and bull owners.

(With inputs from agencies.)