Pongal

TN:Many People Injured In Jallikattu in Sivaganga district

25 Feb 2024

Several persons were injured at the Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district. On Saturday, the festival, known as Manjuvirattu, took place in Araliparai village, Sivaganga district. Previously, a Jallikattu event was held in Kulathur village in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district. According to the organizers, 700 bulls and 350 tamers...

Two Spectators, Including Minor, Gored to Death in Jallikattu Bull-Taming Festival in Tamil Nadu

17 Jan 2024

Tragedy struck during a Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district today as two spectators, including a minor, were fatally gored by bulls. The victims were among a crowd of onlookers witnessing the traditional bull-taming sport when the bulls charged into the spectators, resulting in fatal injuries. Jallikattu, a contentious...

PM Modi joins Pongal celebration at MoS L Murugan’s house

14 Jan 2024

On Sunday morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Pongal celebrations in the national capital at the residence of Union Minister Dr. L Murugan in New Delhi. He took part in the festivities during the celebration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen adding rice and jaggery in a pot to...

Tamil Nadu: Sugarcane Harvest Commences in Madurai for Pongal Festival

12 Jan 2024

As the Pongal festival approaches, farmers in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, have initiated the harvest of sugarcane. The Tamil Nadu Civic Supply Corporation has started procuring sugarcane for Pongal gift hampers distributed through ration shops. The corporation aims to procure 7.67 lakh sugarcane for distribution to ration cardholders in the district....

Pongal Special: ‘Jallikattu’ celebrations begins.

16 Jan 2023

The popular bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu’ started in full swing on Monday on the Palamedu of Madurai district. This event coincides on the day of ‘Mattu Pongal.’ Only 300 bull tamers and 150 spectators are allowed in the Palamedu Jallikattu competition. The 'Jallikattu' began here today, a day after the event...