According to ANI, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off the bull-taming sport Jallikattu.
Every year, Jallikattu is held in districts including Madurai, Trichy, Pudukottai and Thanjavur districts during the four-day Pongal festivities. Among these, Madurai is viewed as the heartland where over 12,176 bulls and 4,514 tamers were enrolled for the competition.
Meanwhile, the famous bull race, known as Rekla race, is being held in Thirukkadayur of Mayiladuthurai district.
In Tharangambadi Taluk of Mayiladuthurai district in Tamil Nadu, the annual Pongal festival witnesses cart races. This event attracts participants from various districts of Tamil Nadu resulting in a celebration. However, due to restrictions imposed in the past three years due to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the traditional festival faced obstacles. However, this year, Rekla race is being held with fanfare in the district.