1. Jallikattu is an ancient and traditional sport in Tamil Nadu.
2. It's played during the Pongal festival, which celebrates harvest season.
3. The history of Jallikattu dates back to 400-100 BCE, when an ethnic group in India, the 'Ayars,' played it.
4. Young men try to tame a running bull by holding onto its hump.
5. The bull is released, and the players try to control it.
6. The sport requires strength, courage, and skill.
7. The breeds of bulls used for the sport are Pulikulam or Kangayam.
8. The winning bull is in high demand and is used for breeding.
9. Jallikattu has also faced controversy and criticism due to concerns about animal welfare and safety.
10. In 2014, the Supreme Court banned Jallikattu, citing animal cruelty. But in 2017, the Tamil Nadu govt passed a law allowing Jallikattu to be held with certain safety precautions.