In Tamil Nadu, Kaanum Pongal brought families to scenic spots, with Madurai's Alanganallur hosting the thrilling Jallikattu event, a highlight of the Pongal festival. The bull-taming sport, featuring ...

Alanganallur Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu's prestigious bull-taming event, concluded with the winning tamer subduing 20 bulls and Bahubali from Salem crowned the best one out of 989 competing bulls. Listen ...

People try to tame a bull as they participate in the Jallikattu event as part of Pongal celebrations, at Alanganallur in Tamil Nadu on Thursday. Photo: PTI Chennai: Scenic spots across Tamil Nadu ...

The renowned bull-taming sport, Jallikattu, continued to captivate spectators on its third day at Avaniyapuram in Madurai on Wednesday showcasing extraordinary muscle power and determination. Hundreds ...

Chennai, Jan 16 (IANS): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the world-famous Alanganallur Jallikattu in Madurai on Thursday. Tamil Nadu Minister for Commerce and ...

As the world famous Alanganallur Jallikattu event attracts huge crowds, activists ask if the loss of lives remains a concern? Have safety measures helped change the realities.

People go to the rooftops to get a good view The local residents of Palamedu in Madurai district were seen perched on their terraces and parapets to catch a glimpse of the jallikattu event held on ...

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], January 16 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday flagged off the Jallikattu event at Alanganallur in Madurai district on the occasion of ...

“Most of these bulls are Jallikattu veterans,” he explains, “They’re retired or nearing retirement now, but they’ve been part of our culture and history.” The breeds on display include ...

'Jallikattu festival', the famous centuries-old bull-taming tradition commenced on Tuesday (Jan 14) in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, marking the start of the south Indian state’s Pongal ...