A traditional sport, Jallikattu involves releasing a bull into a crowd of people who attempt to take full control of the animal. Credit: PTI Photo
This hugely popular and controversial sport is played during Pongal in Tamil Nadu. Credit: PTI Photo
The Jallikattu festival is considered very dangerous as the bull-taming sport can turn fatal or result in injuries. Credit: AFP Photo
This robust sport is a test of grit as the bulls fiercely run past the men while the tamers attempt to get on to its humps to emerge victorious. Credit: PTI Photo
This year, the sport has injured nearly three dozen people and killed one. Credit: PTI Photo
Policemen try to save themselves from an attack during the annual bull-taming festival Jallikattu in Palamedu village on the outskirts of Madurai. Credit: AFP Photo
Two men struggle to bring a bull under control in the Jallikattu event as part of 'Pongal' celebrations near Madurai. Credit: PTI Photo
A participant tackles a bull as he participates in the annual bull-taming sport of Jallikattu at Palamedu in Madurai. Credit: AFP Photo
A group of bull tamers tries to bring a bull under control as they participate in the Jallikattu event as part of Pongal celebrations near Madurai. Credit: PTI Photo
Bull tamers try to tame a bull during Jallikattu in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Credit: PTI Photo
(Published 17 January 2023, 04:28 IST)