It has been alleged that bull owners often rub lime juice and chilli powder into the animal’s eyes and genitals to make them ferocious - because, activists ask, how else can bulls be made to run? However, animal rights activists claim bulls are almost invariably assaulted during the sport and often intoxicated. Supporters say the sport celebrates the spirit of the hard-working Tamil farmer, who toils day and night on the farm with the help of his bulls.
It is a moment to exhibit their own strength and those of their bulls, whom they claim to love. Typically, bulls of specific varieties are let out into a crowd of human participants, who attempt to grab the animal by its hump and stop it from escaping.įor farmers, jallikattu holds enormous cultural significance. The term jallikattu comes from the Tamil words “salli kaasu” - while “salli” means coins, “kattu” is the package tied to a bull’s horns as prize money. Some people also give gifts to young girls and bless them abundantly.Jallikattu traces its genesis to the Tamil classical period (400-100 BC). The main feature of this day is to go to the river bed and enjoy the day with the friends and relatives. Young girls, and ladies waiting to get married offer special prayers to God. This is an indication that the birds eat the food, and bless abundantly.
They put all the food and special preparations on a leaf and offer it to the birds. Sisters pray for their brothers, to have a happy and prosperous life. This has a great resemblance with the bullfight of Spain, but the major difference is that, the bull is not killed in India, rather consider it as a great sporting event for a lot of people to admire the valour of the warrior. Indian Bull is said to be one of the superior varieties of bull across the globe. The player, capable of controlling the ferocity of the bull would be rewarded enormously. Jallikattu players try to tame the ferocious bull. It is often a great festival, where the people gather in large numbers to witness this great event.
The bullfight is also known as Jallikattu. The thanksgiving, bull fight and the feast followed by the prayers mark a significant factor behind the growth of the entire Tamil community. The reference of Pongal festival can be traced back to Sangam Period. Several historians have mentioned about Pongal in their works, one among the greatest record is the book, “A Western Journalist on India” written by “Francois Gautier”, a French Journalist, who tracks about the festival of Pongal being celebrated in all parts of Tamilnadu, with much happiness and valour. It is to be noted that the festival of Pongal is celebrated from the time immemorial, even from 400 BCE. People across the globe consider Pongal at a time to be very positive and request the almighty to bestow the benevolence of the almighty. Nature, cattle and farming land also have equal importance. All his couplets are packed with great values, which are helpful to mankind to lead a life of success and happiness. He was one of the great poets, who raised Tamil poems to a great pedestal. This day also coincides with Thiruvalluvar Dinam. Our Parents, Relatives, Teachers are all very important part of our life. We pay our tribute to everyone associated with our lives. Gratitude forms a major part of Hindu’s life. Kanum Pongal is associated with Thai Pongal. Thus, this day has multiple importance, and marks a great day for all the Tamil community across the globe. His couplets are about 1330 in number which is just composed of two lines each. He is also called Deiva Pulavar”, or Sacred Poet. Thiruvalluvar is one of the famous poets of Tamilnadu. This day is also known as Thiruvalluvar Dinam. People generally go for an outing with their families and friends. Kanum Pongal marks the fourth day celebration of Pongal, The name Kanum means seeing.
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