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Jallikattu 2024: 7 stunning pictures from the bull-taming sport

Jallikattu is also called 'Eruthazhuvuthal' and is one of the ancient sports played as part of the Tamil harvest festival Pongal. This adrenaline pumping bull-taming game is played in many parts of Tamil Nadu with great zeal. In the game, the participants display their valour and masculinity by controlling a ferocious bull. Here are some pictures from this year's bull-taming sport...

17 January 2024, 08:14 IST

Jallikattu 2024: 7 stunning pictures from the bull-taming sport

Jallikattu 2024: 7 stunning pictures from the bull-taming sport

Jallikattu 2024: 7 stunning pictures from the bull-taming sport

17 January 2024, 08:14 IST

Pongal 2024: Harvest festival celebrated with great fervour

Pongal, the four-day long harvest festival, is celebrated with great fervour in India, especially South India. The festival is dedicated to the Sun God, and marks the end of the winter solstice and the onset of the harvest season. Here are some pictures from the Pongal 2024 celebrations.

15 January 2024, 09:20 IST

Pongal 2024: Harvest festival celebrated with great fervour

Pongal 2024: Harvest festival celebrated with great fervour

Pongal 2024: Harvest festival celebrated with great fervour

15 January 2024, 09:20 IST

Vijay’s new poster from ‘The Greatest of All Time’ unveiled on Pongal

In the poster, Vijay, along with Prabhu Deva, Prasanth and Ajmal, are seen wielding a gun against a war zone background.

15 January 2024, 08:55 IST

Vijay’s new poster from ‘The Greatest of All Time’ unveiled on Pongal

Vijay’s new poster from ‘The Greatest of All Time’ unveiled on Pongal

Vijay’s new poster from ‘The Greatest of All Time’ unveiled on Pongal

15 January 2024, 08:55 IST

PM Modi takes part in Pongal celebrations in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the Pongal celebrations at the residence of Union Minister of State (MoS) L Murugan in the national capital. Here are some visuals from the event.

15 January 2024, 08:52 IST

PM Modi takes part in Pongal celebrations in New Delhi

PM Modi takes part in Pongal celebrations in New Delhi

PM Modi takes part in Pongal celebrations in New Delhi

15 January 2024, 08:52 IST

PM Modi greets people on Makar Sankranti, harvest festivals

In his posts on X, Modi noted that the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti is associated with meditation and charity as he wished for good health and prosperity for everyone.

15 January 2024, 05:59 IST

PM Modi greets people on Makar Sankranti, harvest festivals

PM Modi greets people on Makar Sankranti, harvest festivals

PM Modi greets people on Makar Sankranti, harvest festivals

15 January 2024, 05:59 IST

Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu with fervour, Udhayanidhi extends Tamil New Year greetings

People across the state ushered in the auspicious Tamil month 'Thai,' preparing the sweet dish 'Pongal,' made of rice and jaggery to symbolise prosperity.

15 January 2024, 05:13 IST

Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu with fervour, Udhayanidhi extends Tamil New Year greetings

Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu with fervour, Udhayanidhi extends Tamil New Year greetings

Pongal celebrated in Tamil Nadu with fervour, Udhayanidhi extends Tamil New Year greetings

15 January 2024, 05:13 IST

Disruption in flight ops in Chennai as 'Bhogi' smoke affects visibility

Bhogi is celebrated on the eve of harvest festival 'Pongal'. People burn domestic waste in keeping with tradition to welcome a new beginning.

14 January 2024, 05:48 IST

Disruption in flight ops in Chennai as 'Bhogi' smoke affects visibility

Disruption in flight ops in Chennai as 'Bhogi' smoke affects visibility

Disruption in flight ops in Chennai as 'Bhogi' smoke affects visibility

14 January 2024, 05:48 IST

SC to consider listing pleas for review of verdict upholding validity of 'Jallikattu' law

'Jallikattu', also known as 'eruthazhuvuthal', is a sport played in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival during the Tamil month of ‘Thai’.

08 January 2024, 10:58 IST

SC to consider listing pleas for review of verdict upholding validity of 'Jallikattu' law

SC to consider listing pleas for review of verdict upholding validity of 'Jallikattu' law

SC to consider listing pleas for review of verdict upholding validity of 'Jallikattu' law

08 January 2024, 10:58 IST

Jallikattu goes global, Tamils in Sri Lanka tame bulls

Experts in the field from Tamil Nadu and members of the Jallikattu Protection Committee helped the organisers conduct the event in Sri Lanka, while the Animal Husbandry department ensured the bulls were fit for participation.

06 January 2024, 14:31 IST

Jallikattu goes global, Tamils in Sri Lanka tame bulls

Jallikattu goes global, Tamils in Sri Lanka tame bulls

Jallikattu goes global, Tamils in Sri Lanka tame bulls

06 January 2024, 14:31 IST

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 1,000 as Pongal gift to ration card holders

The government has already announced a Pongal gift hamper containing one kg of each rice and sugar, besides sugarcane.

05 January 2024, 11:20 IST

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 1,000 as Pongal gift to ration card holders

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 1,000 as Pongal gift to ration card holders

Tamil Nadu CM announces Rs 1,000 as Pongal gift to ration card holders

05 January 2024, 11:20 IST