Recently, the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, also known as ‘Eru Thazhuvuthal’ and ‘Mancuvirattu’, has begun in full swing in the Palamedu of Madurai district.

• This traditional event, which is a part of the Pongal celebrations and is held on the day of Mattu Pongal, is a sport where a bull is let loose among a crowd, and participants attempt to take control of the bull by holding on to its hump for as long as they can.
• The sport is held in various locations across the state, including Avaniyapuram, Palamedu, and Alanganallur.
• This year, over 9,690 bulls and 5,399 tamers have registered online for participating in the Jallikattu.