Udhayanidhi flags off Palamedu jallikattu as Pongal peaks in Madurai
Udhayanidhi flags off Palamedu jallikattu as Pongal peaks in Madurai
Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister flags off the Palamedu jallikattu at Manjamalai riverbed as Pongal festivities reach their peak in Madurai.
Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin flagged off the jallikattu at the Manjamalai riverbed in Palamedu, near Madurai, as the second major bull-taming contest of the Pongal season got underway. The event unfolded as Pongal celebrations reached a peak in Madurai, reinforcing the city’s role in one of Tamil Nadu’s most watched harvest rites.
Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming contest that draws crowds to Palamedu, a highlight of the Pongal calendar. The flag-off by a senior state leader underscores the festival’s cultural significance in the region and the ongoing enthusiasm of residents and visitors for the season’s festivities.
Across Tamil Nadu, Thai Pongal is celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety, and the Palamedu event sits among the season's notable moments in a state-wide celebration. In Madurai and its surroundings, this Pongal edition adds to the sense of jubilation and cultural pride that defines Tamil Nadu’s Pongal celebrations.
