Jallikattu is the famous bull fighting held in Tamil Nadu, India , during Mattu Pongal – the third day of Pongal dedicated to cattle. In 2024, Jallikattu begins on January 16 and will be held for a week at various locations in Tamil Nadu. Jallikattu has nothing to do with the Spanish type of bullfighting and it is rather the taming of the bull with bare hands by men. The bull is never killed but it is only tamed . Manji Virattu Manji Virattu is another type of bullfighting held in rural Tamil Nadu and in it bags of coins are tied to the horns of fierce bulls and are released into the open field. Young men attempt to subdue the bull and grab the coins. Jallikattu Sangam Age The tradition of Jallikattu dates back to the Sangam age (200 BC – 300 AD). There is a mentioning of Jallikattu in the Sangam Classic Purananooru. Earlier, bull fighting was the means by which the brave young men vied for the hand of the village beauty. Jallikattu On Mattu Pongal On the morning