Jallikattu begins in Tamil Nadu with Covid restrictions

Jallikattu, the traditional bull taming sport began in Tamil Nadu's ​Pudukottai district with strict Covid protocols. Covid vaccination or negative test report is mandatory to attend the event.

Jallikattu, the traditional bull taming sport began in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal festival. The first bull taming event of the year was held in Pudukottai district with strict Covid protocols.

Jallikattu is conducted as part of Mattu Pongal, the third day of the four-day-long harvest festival. The Tamil word 'mattu' means bull, and the third day of Pongal is dedicated to cattle, a key partner in the process of farming.