Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu’s iconic bull-taming sport, dates back to 400 BC. Here’s how it is played, why it was banned by the Supreme Court, and how it continues in 2026 under strict regulations.

Jallikattu explained: history, Supreme Court ban and how the bull-taming sport is played in 2026

The annual bull-taming competition ‘Jallikattu’ at Avaniyapuram, in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, began today, on Pongal day with the typical pomp and ceremony. This year’s Avaniyapuram Jallikattu saw the participation of 1,100 bulls and 900 bull tamers.

Tamil Nadu's 'Avaniyapuram Jallikattu' Kicks Off Pongal Celebrations

The bull-taming controversial sport returned to Tamil Nadu after India's Supreme Court upheld a law allowing it in 2023. Organised during the Pongal festival, Jallikattu has been the subject of heated debates regarding safety and animal abuse and has gone through various legal challenges over the years. This year, 2 including a minor was gored to death during a Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu. Will this sport ever become safe?

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Jallikattu, the traditional bull-taming sport of Tamil Nadu goes international this year, as Sri Lanka is all set to host the jallikattu event for the first time at Triconamalee on January 6, Saturday.

'Jallikattu' Goes Global: Sri Lanka hosts event on January 6th

Sri Lanka is hosting its first-ever Jallikattu event in Trincomalee, featuring more than 200 bulls and over 100 skilled bull tamers. Watch this report to know more about the traditional sport.

Sri Lanka hosts bull taming sport 'Jallikattu' for first time

Indian Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu law which allows the bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu' in the state, as per reports. While delivering the ruling, the apex court said that the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017, substantially minimises pain and suffering to animals.

Indian Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu'

Over a history of more than a century, Indian cinema has produced some truly great movies that have been widely acclaimed by both domestic and international audiences.

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Jallikattu, a traditional Hindu festival and an essential part of Tamil culture, is a practice by peasants to safeguard their pure-bred, indigenous bulls. Since cow breeding has increasingly become an artificial process, bulls are typically used for farming and meat.

Jallikattu 2023 Date: Check history, significance, important facts, bulls & their owners; all you need to know

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government that only native breed bulls (boy indicus) can take part in the traditional bull-taming sport, known as Jallikattu.

Indian court bars participation of foreign, cross bred bulls in taming-sport Jallikattu

As The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed its shortlists for 9 categories competing in this year’s Oscars, it served as a dampener that India lost out on the Best International Feature Film category with its film ‘Jallikattu’.

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From Malayalam film Jallikattu as India's official entry for Oscars. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Oscar nominations.

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Critically acclaimed Malayalam feature 'Jallikattu' has been selected as this year's official entry to Oscars from India. The film has been directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and will compete with films from other countries to find a spot in International Feature Film category at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Malayalam film 'Jallikattu' is India's official entry to 2021 Oscars

Last year's festival favourite, Korean drama 'Parasite' dominates the nomination list of this year's Asian Film Awards. The film which created history earlier this year at the Oscars by becoming the first non-English film to win the Best Picture award has earned 10 nominations at Asian Film Awards.

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A grand "jallikattu" (bull-taming) event held in Pudukkottai Sunday entered the world record for the maximum number of bulls released into the sporting arena which was over 1,300 and almost double than the previous record.

Tamil Nadu bull taming event enters world record

The man, identified as a S Kalimuthu, was a spectator

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Pongal is celebrated across urban and rural areas with salutations to the sun god and nature

Pongal celebrated in TN, Pondy; Jallikattu peps up festive zeal

"Shahenshah" - the mighty bull - who weighs 1,500 kg set the Sadar festival on fire in India's southern city.

Watch: 'Shahenshah' weighing 1,500 kgs sets Diwali bull festival alight

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Jan 23 unanimously passed an amendment bill, clearing the path for conducting Jallikattu without any hindrance

India: Jallikattu to be organised in Tamil Nadu village today

All the injured were being treated at the medical camp put up near the venue, police said

Tamil Nadu: 36 injured in Jallikattu event at Avanipuram

Supreme Court has?allowed Jallikkatu to go ahead in Tamil Nadu tomorrow

Tamil Nadu govt can organise Jallikattu: Supreme Court

Chief minister Panneerselvam said the Commission of Inquiry would be headed by a retired high court judge, and would take three months

India: Tamil Nadu CM announces probe into violence during pro-Jallikattu stir

Animal husbandry minister Mahadeo Jankar said the ban must be revoked, added 'apex court must consider the sentiments of the people'

After Jallikattu, Maharashtra to try & revoke ban on bullock cart race

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