January 15, 2024, Monday
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‘Maadu’ means bull or cow and ‘pongal’ signifies prosperity. Maatu Pongal is a special day celebrated to thank and revere the cattle, which play an important role in the lives of the agricultural community. The day is observed with great passion and enthusiasm in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
In India, cows and bulls are regarded very high and are highly special as cows offer the healthy and nourishing milk and bulls help in ploughing the agricultural fields. Hence, this second day of Pongal celebration is entirely dedicated to the cattle. This day is related to the legend of Lord Shiva and his sacred bull, Nandi. On this special day, a renowned bull-taming sport called ‘Manjuvirattu’ or ‘Jallikattu’ is organized in villages, where youngsters tame the fierce bulls to win prizes.
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