“Chaos & Tradition Collide: A Moment from Alanganallur Jallikattu”
During the Pongal festival, Tamil Nadu comes alive with the thrill of Jallikattu, the state’s traditional bull-taming sport. The most iconic event unfolds at Alanganallur, Madurai, drawing massive crowds and fearless participants.
This picture captures the raw, unpredictable energy of Jallikattu, showing a bull toppling an unsuspecting elderly ice cream seller—a stark reminder of the free-for-all atmosphere that once defined the event. Today, strict regulations ensure that only trained bull handlers enter the arena, unlike in the past when anyone could hop in or out at will.
A moment frozen in time—where tradition, risk, and festivity intertwined