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  Alanganallur Jallikattu today: 5 fascinating facts from Tamil Nadu’s biggest bull-taming event

  January 17, 2026 11:01 IST

  As Chief Minister MK Stalin attends the Alanganallur Jallikattu this Pongal, the spotlight turns to what makes this event special. From its ‘Blue Riband’ status to untamed bulls being rewarded, Alanganallur continues to define Tamil Nadu’s most iconic tradition.

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  Jallikattu 2025 kicks off in Madurai with 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers, attracting participation

  January 14, 2025 9:38 IST

  The 2025 Jallikattu festival in Madurai kicked off with 1,100 bulls and 900 tamers, showcasing Tamil Nadu's vibrant culture and attracting global attention with strict safety measures and exciting prizes.

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  Tamil Nadu: Two, including minor, gored to death at Jallikattu bull-taming festival in Sivaganga

  India | January 17, 2024 16:25 IST

  Jallikattu, a centuries-old bull-taming festival, is a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day in Tamil Nadu, which is organised annually in the first month of the year.

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  Tamil Nadu: 45 people injured during Jallikattu in Madurai

  January 15, 2024 15:52 IST

  At 45 people were injured during the bull-taming festival Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district.

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  Jallikattu to continue in Tamil Nadu as SC allows bull-taming sport, says 'it's part of cultural'

  India | May 18, 2023 12:43 IST

  "Jallikattu", also known as "Eruthazhuvuthal", is a traditional bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival.

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  Tamil Nadu issues fresh SOPs for Jallikattu fest amid rising Covid cases | Details

  India | January 10, 2022 19:07 IST

  According to the state government circular, only 150 spectators or 50 per cent of the seating capacity (whichever is less) will be allowed. The spectators must carry full vaccination certificate or negative RT-PCR test report not older than 48 hours.

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  PETA offers reward for info on 'jallikattu' bull's death

  India | June 13, 2020 19:05 IST

  The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 to anyone providing information about the person who tortured a prized 'jallikattu' bull to its death at Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu.

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  31 injured during Jallikattu competitions in Tamil Nadu's Madurai

  India | January 15, 2020 14:29 IST

  As the Jallikattu competition continues despite the Supreme Court ban, 31 participants on Wednesday were injured during the event in Madurai's Avaniyapuram. Meanwhile, 6 of them have been admitted to Rajaji Hospital in Madurai for treatment. This year, 700 bulls and 730 Bull Catchers are participating in it.

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  SC to hear petitions to quash Jallikattu notification

  India | January 11, 2016 12:24 IST

  New Delhi:The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear a batch of petitions against a recent government notification permitting Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu bull taming sport with some restrictions.An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice T.S.Thakur

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  PETA slams Centre's decision to allow Jallikattu

  India | January 08, 2016 19:01 IST

  New Delhi: Slamming the Centre's decision to allow popular bull taming sport Jallikattu and other bull races, PETA India on Thursday said that lifting protection against cruelty is a "black mark" on the nation even

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  Local trust to buy and maintain the 'Jallikattu' bulls

  India | February 13, 2015 17:02 IST

  Coimbatore: With the fate of bulls participating in Jallikattu (taming of the bull), hanging in balance following the ban by Supreme Court, a city-based trust has come forward to adopt and maintain them to prevent

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