Jallikattu 2024: 12,000+ bulls, 4,500 bull tamers enlist to compete at 3-day mega festival in Tamil NaduJallikattu 2024: Madurai is abuzz as Jallikattu, the traditional bull-taming spectacle, approaches amid Pongal festivities. State Minister ...
12 Jan, 2024, 12.47 PM IST
Bull taming sport 'Jallikattu' to begin on January 15 in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu is preparing for the traditional bull taming sport 'Jallikattu', which is celebrated as part of Pongal celebrations. The event w...
06 Jan, 2024, 12.04 AM IST
Two killed in separate Jallikattu events in TN, CM announces solatiumTamilarasan of Chinnapatti who tamed 23 bulls was adjudged the best tamer and was presented the first prize of Chief Minister's car. Mani o...
16 Jan, 2023, 07.23 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: 'Jallikattu 2023' event beings in Madurai's AvaniyapuramPongal's main custom 'Jallikattu event' also known as 'Eru Thazhuvuthal' and 'Mancuvirattu' started in full swing in three villages of Tami...
15 Jan, 2023, 10.07 AM IST
Jallikattu turns the spotlight on MaduraiAs the bulls rushed from the 'vaadivasal' (entry point), a number of youth swarmed around them hoping to clasp their arms around the animal...
14 Jan, 2022, 02.07 PM IST
Bulls awe tamers, Jallikattu events in Tamil Nadu continue to be crowd-pullersAs thousands of spectators continued to flock both the events, the tamers were awed by several bulls which were determined to not allow any...
16 Jan, 2020, 12.32 PM IST
Madurai bull tamers get Rs 2 lakh insurance cover at Rs 12 premiumIn what seems to be a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Madurai district administration on Sunday announced a compulsory insurance scheme f...
14 Jan, 2019, 11.41 AM IST
Jallikattu to be held at Avaniapuram on Feb 5Village Committee officials at Alanganallur and Palamedu had already announced that the bull-taming sport would be held at these places on ...
24 Jan, 2017, 02.26 PM IST
Jallikattu to be held at Avaniapuram on Feb 5Village Committee officials at Alanganallur and Palamedu had already announced that the bull-taming sport would be held at these places on ...
24 Jan, 2017, 02.10 PM IST
Jallikattu supporters continue protests in TN, many detainedThe die-hard supporters of the sport along with major political parties in the state have been demanding an ordinance for conducting Jallik...
15 Jan, 2017, 12.34 PM IST
Pongal celebrated; Jallikattu ban, drought dampens spiritHowever, protests over banning of bull taming sport Jallikattu dampened the festive spirit in Madurai and the drought situation in Cauvery ...
14 Jan, 2017, 07.17 PM IST
Jallikattu supporters hold agitations, 149 heldThe die-hard supporters of the sport along with political parties in the state have been demanding an ordinance for conducting Jallikattu a...
14 Jan, 2017, 05.59 PM IST
Jallikattu ban: Villagers feel AIADMK didn’t do enough to protect the traditional sportWith 45 -50 villaes each these jallikattu towns have about 200 trained bulls in each and countless ‘veerans’ (those who tame bulls).
03 May, 2016, 04.54 AM IST
Jallikattu villages say only a party that respects Tamil sentiment will be voted to powerThere is palpable anger against the ruling AIADMK government among the villagers who feel "the party didn't do enough to revive the sport".
03 May, 2016, 12.14 AM IST
Jayalalithaa thanks PM Narendra Modi on jallikattu decision; Celebrations mark Tamil NaduThe Centre's notification allowing jallikattu in Tamil Nadu was today welcomed by political leaders as well as organisers and other stakeho...
08 Jan, 2016, 09.30 PM IST
Jallikattu a western concept: Maneka Gandhi"Jallikattu tradition is western culture and BJP is against it. Supreme Court's decision to ban it is a welcome step," said Maneka.
17 Jan, 2015, 01.18 PM IST
PETA welcomes Supreme Court order on JallikattuJallikattu is an adventure sport involving taming of bulls, held in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal celebrations on "Mattu Pongal" day.
07 May, 2014, 02.45 PM IST