Did you known the term Jallikattu came from two different Tamil words 'Salli' and 'Kattu' which refers to gold or silver coins tied to the bulls' horn. Here are 10 interesting facts you must know ...

Jallikattu, a bull taming sport is widely celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal celebrations. Jallikattu event in Madurai will be held for three days, beginning from January 15.

The harvest festival of Pongal will be celebrated from January 15 to 18 next year and Jallikattu is usually conducted on the first day Owners of bulls and bull tamers are preparing for the ...

Jallikattu: The Jallikattu competition, a bull-taming sport, began today (January 15) in Avaniyapuram village in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district amid much cheering from the crowd. Jallikattu, a ...

In C.S. Chellappa’s Tamil novel, Vaadivaasal (the place of entry for bulls in an arena), there is a scene which captures the spirit of bull tamers in Tamil Nadu. After being gored by the invincible ...

The rules are simple for a sport that’s about 2,000 years old. If the contestant manages to hold on to a bull for a distance of 30 feet without being shaken off, then he is declared the winner.

Jallikattu supporters argue that the brutal bull-wrestling event, traditionally held as part of this week's annual Pongal celebrations, is misunderstood - but vital for cultural and agricultural ...

Muni spends most his day ambling along the dirt roads of Alanganallur. Everyone in the village near Madurai, popular for the yearly jallikattu event, knows him. He has breakfast at one house, walks ...