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Jallikattu is a sport where participants try to grab the hump of a zebu bull released into a crowd. It is practised as a part of Pongal celebrations in some regions of Tamil Nadu, but has faced legal bans and protests due to animal rights concerns.
Jallikattu is a thriller film about a bull's escape from a slaughterhouse and the chaos it causes in a remote village. The film, directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, was critically acclaimed and selected as India's Oscar entry.
Jallikattu is a rural traditional sport in Tamil Nadu that involves taming bulls during the harvest festival Pongal. Learn about its historical and cultural origins, its contemporary debates and controversies, and its significance for regional pride and identity.
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 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 ...
Jallikattu is a custom practiced where cattle stock are worshipped, during the Pongal festival, primarily in Tamil Nadu. This year it is being celebrated on January 15.
Jallikattu is a 2019 film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, about a buffalo escape and a violent chase in a remote village. The film is India's official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards and has received positive reviews and awards.
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.
Jan 17, 2023 · From sallikattu, a ritual that had its origin in the Indus Valley Civilisation some 4,000 years ago, to a sport deep-rooted in Tamil culture, jallikattu has come a long way. TNIE spoke to eminent...
May 18, 2023 · What is jallikattu? Jallikattu, also known as eruthazhuvuthal, is a bull-taming sport traditionally played in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival. The festival is a celebration of nature, and thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest, of which cattle-worship is part.