bull-taming

What is a traditional bull-taming festival?

The traditional bull-taming festival is also known as ‘Jallikattu’. It's a traditional event in which a bull such as the ‘pulikulam’ or ‘kangayam’ breeds, is released in the crowd and a score of humans attempt to grab the bull back with both arms. Let's look at the history of the festival. This festival is practised extensively in the state of Tamil Nadu during the classical period 400 B.C.. It was a common practice among the ‘Ayar’ people who lived in the Mulai division of ancient Tamil Nadu. After centuries, it became a platform for the display of bravery, and prize money  | Click Here...