Jallikattu - Are you prepared to tame bulls?
Jallikattu, which has come to be associated with tamil pride, draws tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world. Every year during the pongal season, it seems as though all roads in tamil Nadu's madurai region lead to enormous, elaborate stadiums where bulls and their tamers compete against one another in a sport called Jallikattu. The event is hosted in three well-known villages: Avaniyapuram, Palamedu, and Alanganallur. Despite the organisers of the sport contesting many prohibitions in indian courts, the event continues to draw sizable crowds of fans of the sport.
In 2023, the madurai district will host Jallikattu from january 15 to january 17. A presentation of the State's native cattle breeds, expensive rewards like vehicles, the occasional gory incident, and a range of opulent regional dishes are now included in the sport. The residents of each of these communities are kind and usually eager to extend invitations to their homes, explain the background of the sport, sprinkle it with personal anecdotes, and only depart after you have eaten.
Where to stay?
On january 15, in Palamedu, on january 16, and on january 17, at Avaniyapuram, Jallikattu will be held. Palamedu, which is approximately 20 kilometres from madurai, has the largest visitor galleries despite Alanganallur, which is around 15 kilometres from the city, being more well-known and frequently attracting greater crowds than the other two. The nearest to the city is Avaniyapuram, where the action starts each year.
If you're a traveler, it's likely that you'll be staying in madurai, the district's administrative centre, and travelling by car to these three villages. The Courtyard by Marriott, heritage madurai, The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai, and Fortune Pandian are just a few of the five-star accommodations that madurai now offers. The Meenakshi temple, a well-known landmark in madurai, is also close to a multitude of affordable lodging alternatives.
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