In Pictures: Bravehearts in pursuit of raging 'jallikattu' bulls in Tamil Nadu
The first jallikattu events of the year took place across Tamil Nadu, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin set to inaugurate the Alanganallur event on January 17th. Over 450 bulls were released into arenas in Pudukottai and Madurai districts, while a digital scoreboard was introduced for transparency at Avaniapuram. The events saw nearly 60 minor injuries among participants, but largely proceeded without major incidents.
16 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
In Pictures: Bravehearts in pursuit of raging 'jallikattu' bulls in Tamil Nadu
— The Hindu
The 2026 Alanganallur jallikattu event commenced with a large crowd and featured over 825 bulls and 465 bull-tamers competing for prizes.
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