Bull training in full swing for Jallikattu festival in Madurai

The traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu will be held in Madurai during Pongal.

World famous 'Alanganallur Jallikattu' will kick start on Jan 15 at Avaniyapuram.

The registration of bull for the participation in Jallikattu will begin 10 days in advance.

The intensive training is being given to the bull including swimming and 'Mann kuthal'.

'Mann kuthal' is the process in which bulls develop their skills by digging their horns into the earth.

Madurai resident Nivatham is busy in raising the bull for traditional sport.