Hundreds Participate In Rekla Race Held In Tamil Nadu's Thirukadayur — IN PICS

In Thirukadayur, Mayiladuthurai district, Rekla race (bull race) was held with the participation of hundreds of bulls.

Hundreds of spectators gathered in Thirukkadayur to witness these events

In Rekla races, bullock carts or horses are used for racing, and these events are often organized as a part of cultural or religious celebrations especially during Pongal, a harvest festival, in Tamil Nadu (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The bull race from Thirukkadayur Vallyammal Arch to NN Chavadi school, covering a distance of 5 km started at 8 AM (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Hundreds of spectators gathered in Thirukkadayur to witness these events (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Winning participants were also awarded trophies as tokens of appreciation (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The races serve not only as a source of entertainment but also as a platform to exhibit local traditions and skills (Credit: ABP Nadu)