Heritage Walk in Kalaingar Centenary Jallikattu Arena, Madurai

Bull taming, Manjuvirattu, and Jallikattu are some of the traditional sports of the Tamil Culture. Sangam literature indicates that bull taming was practiced among the pastoral communities of Mullai, one of the five ecosystems in ancient times. The youth from these pastoral clans would tame bulls in front of the village, while the women of the pastoral clan would garland the winning youth. Focusing on such intangible cultural heritage, the Heritage Walk event will take place at Jallikattu Arena near Alanganallur, which is under the care of Tamil Nadu Tourism.