Jallikattu – Blood Money

Jallikattu is bull-baiting or bull fighting sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations, usually on Mattu Pongal day. Jallikattu events are held from January to July, every year. The first event is held in Palamedu village near Madurai on January 15 followed by the world-famous Alanganallur Jallikattu in Alanganallur village ,also near Madurai on 16 January

Jallikattu is one of the oldest living ancient sports seen in the modern era.It is derived from an ancient Tamil tradition called , popular amongst warriors during the Sangam Age.In those days the game was used by women to choose their husbands from amongst the successful “matadors”. Read more of this post