jallikattu-Everything you need to know?

jallikattu-Everything you need to know?

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What is jallikattu?-Detailed analysis Prelims : Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Mains : GS 1 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society GS 2 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. What is jallikattu? Jallikattu also known as Eruthazhuvuthal or Manju virattu, is an event held in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day. Bulls are bred specifically by people of the village for the event and attended mainly by many villages’ temple bulls (koil kaalai). A temple bull is like the head of all cattle in a village; special rituals will be performed for this temple bull during important days. During the event, prizes are announced to encourage…
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