Photographer’s Note
Maattu Pongal, is for offering thanks to cattle, as they help farmer in different ways for agriculture. On this day the cattle are decorated with paint, flowers and bells. They are allowed to roam free and fed sweet rice and sugar cane. Some people decorate the horns with gold or other metallic covers. In some places, Jallikattu, or taming the wild bull contest, is the main event of this day and this is mostly seen in the villages.
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Photo Information
- Copyright: kumar selvam (kumarselvam) (289)
- Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-01-15
- Categories: Decisive Moment
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Date Submitted: 2009-01-16 23:23
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