5 Fascinating Facts About Alanganallur Jallikattu

Alanganallur hosts Tamil Nadu’s biggest Jallikattu, attended by CM MK Stalin during Pongal. Over 1,000 bulls and 600–700 tamers compete, with untamed bulls also winning prizes. Rewards range from cars to gold. Bulls are raised for tradition, not farming. The event, called the ‘Blue Riband’ of Jallikattu, blends history, culture, and intense competition.