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10 amazing pictures from Jallikattu 2023

Jallikattu, also known as Eruthazhuvuthal, is one of the ancient sports played as part of the Tamil harvest festival Pongal in many parts of Tamil Nadu. Here are some pictures from this year's bull-taming sport where men display their masculinity and strength by controlling a ferocious bull.
Last Updated 17 January 2023, 08:48 IST
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
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
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This hugely popular and controversial sport is played during Pongal in Tamil Nadu. 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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
Bull tamers try to tame a bull during Jallikattu in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Credit: PTI Photo
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(Published 17 January 2023, 04:28 IST)

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