CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Bull tamers gather all over Tamil Nadu to take part in this ancient sport. It’s jallikattu time again in Tamil Nadu-a time to play the bull taming sport that has been in vogue for centuries in this part of the world. The first such event of this year was held on January 8 in Thachankuruchi in Pudukkottai district.

Detailed explanation-2: -Also known as ‘Eru Thazhuvuthal’ and ‘Mancuvirattu’, Jallikattu started in full swing in three villages of Tamil Nadu’s Madurai on Sunday. The sport is played during the Pongal-harvest time in mid-January.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jallikattu is typically practised in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day, which occurs annually in January.

Detailed explanation-4: -Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday flagged off the world famous Alanganallur jallikattu. It is the last of the major jallikattu events held during the Pongal season in Madurai district.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jallikattu, also known as sallikkattu is a traditional sport of Tamil Nadu that is celebrated on the third day of Pongal – Mattu Pongal Day. (Usually it falls on January 16.)