Tamil Nadu Backward Classes and Welfare Minister Siva V. Meyyanathan inaugurated the Jallikattu festival at the Muthumariamma ...

“Collector MS Sangeetha had given oral instructions to issue fitness certificates before the pongal jallikattu. However, no further directives have been received from the administration since ...

The vote comes after days of protests in support of the sport, known as jallikattu. On Monday, protesters set several vehicles on fire and incidents of arson were reported across the state.

Mattu Pongal, celebrated on third day, involves worshipping of cattle. Jallikattu events are held in many villages. Jallikattu involves taming of bulls. Timings for Pongal Festival in Madurai It ...

The increase in tourist arrivals is attributed to long holidays during the Pongal festival, the Jallikattu events, and various temple festivals. The data, compiled by the tourism department ...

A. Pandi, 23, of Alanganallur, who was gored by a bull at a jallikattu event held at Kalaignar Stadium at Keelakkarai near Alanganallur, succumbed to injuries at a hospital on Wednesday.