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Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -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-3: -Jallikattu is usually organised for four days in parts of interior Tamil Nadu, including Madurai, Pudukottai and Trichy. While the event in Madurai is the one people often look forward too, the other districts too conduct the event in a grand manner. This year the events started on January 14 and ended on January 17.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jallikattu is a sport conducted as a part of Mattu Pongal. The Mattu Pongal is the 3rd day of the four-day-long festival Pongal. It is also known as Manju Virattu or Eru Thazhuvuthal. ‘Jallikattu’ is evolved from the words ‘Calli’ (coins) and ‘Kattu’ (tie), which denotes a bundle of coins is tied to the bull’s horns.

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.)