An integral part of Tamil culture, Jallikattu is a traditional bull-chasing sport conducted during the harvest festival of Pongal. Known to be older than 2 millenniums, the ancient sport involves tying a bag of coins to the horns of a bull during which the participants of the game try to retrieve it. Jallikattu is not just a leisure sport for the Tamilians but is a tradition that establishes the identity of the hard-working farmers residing in Tamil Nadu. A must-have experience! Program highlights include:

  • The interesting history of Jallikattu
  • Cultural significance
  • Controversies, protests, and Tamil Identity