🔴LIVE: Alanganallur Jallikattu live | அலங்காநல்லூர் ஜல்லிக்கட்டு Live | Bull Taming #jallikattu #Alanganallurjallikattu #Alanganallurjallikattulive #Jallikattu 🔴LIVE: Madurai Alanganallur Jallikattu 2026 | மதுரை அலங்காநல்லூர் ஜல்லிக்கட்டு நேரலை | Pongal 2026 | LIVE: Pongal Bulls Taming (Jallikattu) 2026 | Vasanth TV #Alanganallurjallikattu #Alanganallurjallikattulive #Jallikattu #JallikattuLive #VasanthTV #அலங்காநல்லூர்ஜல்லிக்கட்டு #அலங்காநல்லூர் #ஜல்லிக்கட்டு #ஜல்லிக்கட்டு2026 #Jallikattu #Jallikattu2026 #Alanganallur #Manjuvirattu #Sallikkattu #Pongal2026 #pongalcelebration #Madurai #Bull #bulltaming #thaipongal #Alanganallurjallikattu2026 #Alanganallurjallikattu2026live Jallikattu (or sallikkattu / ஜல்லிக்கட்டு ), also known as Eru taluvuṭal and manjuvirattu,is a traditional event in which a bull, such as the Pulikulam or Kangayam breeds, is released into a crowd of people, and multiple human participants attempt to grab the large hump on the bull's back with both arms and hang on to it while the bull attempts to escape. Participants hold the hump for as long as possible, attempting to bring the bull to a stop. In some cases, participants must ride long enough to remove flags on the bull's horns. 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 every year… Alanganallur Jallikattu (அலங்காநல்லூர் ஜல்லிக்கட்டு) captures its essence as one of the most prestigious, traditional, and intense bull-taming events in Tamil Nadu. While other venues are known for their scale, Alanganallur is famous for the quality of its bulls and the strict adherence to ancient rules. Alanganallur is known for hosting particularly aggressive and powerful native breeds like the Pulikulam and Kangayam. The Vaadivaasal: The "entry gate" at Alanganallur is narrower than others, making the bull’s exit more explosive and challenging for the tamers. 2. Cultural & Religious Identity The Temple Bull (Koil Kaalai): The event begins with the release of the village temple bull. This bull is considered a deity; per tradition, it is never tamed, and its free run through the arena is a blessing for the village’s prosperity. Purity of Breed: Alanganallur is a primary hub for preserving native breeds like the Pulikulam. Successful "unconquered" bulls are highly sought after for breeding to maintain the strength of the lineage. Prizes: Winners (both best tamer and best bull owner) receive high-value prizes such as cars, tractors, motorcycles, and gold coins, often sponsored by the state or prominent local figures.