Video: Jallikattu: A thrilling ride amidst Pongal festivities in Tamil Nadu

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming event primarily practised in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, especially during the festival of Pongal. The event involves participants trying to grab and hold onto the bull’s hump as it runs freely in an open arena. The objective is for the person to tame the bull by holding onto its hump for a certain period or to get a specific distance from the bull.

Jallikattu has been a subject of controversy and legal debate due to concerns about animal welfare and the treatment of bulls. Supporters argue it is an important cultural and traditional event that has been practised for centuries.