A BJP cadre wearing a mask of Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates the lifting of ban on Jallikattu, in Salem on Friday. Photo: E. Lakshmi Narayanan
Villagers across Tamil Nadu celebrated the Centre's decision to lift the ban, by distributing sweets and decorating their Jallikattu bulls. Photo: A.Muralitharan
A bull is being trained for Jallikattu at Pillamanaickenpatti village near Dindigul. Over 40 Jallikattu bulls, and 100 bull tamers will participate in Jallikattu every year from this village. Photo: G. Karthikeyan
People smear milk on a painting depicting the traditional bull fight at Alanganallur, near Madurai. The palce is synonymous with Jallikattu. Photo: S.Krishnamoorthy
The vadivasal or entrance from where bull enter the arena for the bull fight. The term Jallikattu derives from Tamil words Salli (money) and kattu (knot). The winner who tames the bull gets to claim the prize money tied on the horns of the bull. Photo: S.Krishnamoorthy
Preparations underway at Palamedu village in Madurai district for the conduct of Jallikattu on January 16, 2016. The bull fight is usually conducted on the sidelines of Pongal festival. Photo: S. James
In ancient times, Jallukattu is believed to have been a sport to test the manhood of young men. Today, the tradition is kept alive by youth who seek adventure and the prize money involved. Photo: A.Muralitharan
The Rekla race, is another popular form of bull sport. Seen here, a cart racers are training their bulls at Elephant Gate, in Chennai. Photo: B.Jothi Ramalingam
Youth trying to tame a raging bull at Periya Suriyur near Tiruchi. Activists were seeking ban on the sport citing cruelty to animals and safety. File Photo: M. Moorthy
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