Jallikattu Kicks Off in Madurai's Avaniyapuram; Palamedu, Alanganallur Next
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Moneycontrol•15-01-2026, 10:08
Jallikattu Kicks Off in Madurai's Avaniyapuram; Palamedu, Alanganallur Next
- •The traditional bull-taming sport, Jallikattu, commenced in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, as the first of three major events for Pongal 2026.
- •Approximately 550 bull tamers and nearly 1,100 bulls are registered to participate in the three-day festival.
- •Palamedu and Alanganallur will host the subsequent events on January 16 and 17, marking the grand finale.
- •Winners, both men and bulls, will receive attractive prizes including a car and a tractor.
- •State Minister P. Moorthi inaugurated the event, with over 2,200 police personnel deployed for security.
Why It Matters: Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport, has begun in Madurai, with events scheduled across three locations.
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