Maattu Pongal

Forty-three people were injured as bulls targeted tamers and spectators at massive Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Wednesday. The state is celebrating Maattu Pongal, a day dedicated to cattle.Three participants were injured at another Jallikattu event in Pudukottai district on Monday.

"Maattu Pongal", the festival dedicated to the care and welfare of cattle, was celebrated in the union territory with special poojas to the milch animals. Painting the horns cattle owners also took their animals for a ride in the villages.

Forty-three people were injured as bulls targeted tamers and spectators at massive Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district on Wednesday. The state is celebrating Maattu Pongal, a day dedicated to cattle.Three participants were injured at another Jallikattu event in Pudukottai district on Monday.

"Maattu Pongal", the festival dedicated to the care and welfare of cattle, was celebrated in the union territory with special poojas to the milch animals. Painting the horns cattle owners also took their animals for a ride in the villages.