A controversial bull-taming festival has kicked off in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu with more than 12,000 bulls registered for the fights despite concerns from animal rights activists.

This festival takes place during Mattu Pongal, the second day of the four-day Pongal festival, honoring cattle, which are vital for agriculture and rural livelihoods in Tamil Nadu. (PTI photo) ...

Four people were killed and at least 60 others were injured during 'Jallikattu' - the bull taming event in Tamil Nadu. The event began on Tuesday and features 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers.

MADURAI/TIRUCHY/SIVAGANGA/PUDUKKOTTAI: Seven people – six spectators and a bull owner – and two bulls died at jallikattu and manjuvirattu events held across TN on ...

About The Event The bull-taming event is one of the ancient sports played as a part of the harvest festival, Pongal, in several parts of Tamil Nadu. It is a traditional event in which a bull is ...

Palamedu (Tamil Nadu), January 15 (ANI): Jallikattu festival began during Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu. Bull-tamers trying to grab and hang on to the bull entering the arena as Jallikattu begins ...

Pongal, Tamil Nadu's harvest festival, is a vibrant celebration of ... The city hosts traditional games like jallikattu (bull-taming sport), which adds an exciting edge to the festival.

This time, inspired by ‘Bullish on Tamil Nadu’ campaign (which is being implemented in Davos this year) , the Minister proposed a new design featuring the iconic bull, a powerful symbol of ...

A controversial bull-taming festival has kicked off in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu with more than 12,000 bulls registered for the fights despite concerns from animal rights activists. The ...