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ALANGANALLUR, INDIA - JANUARY 16: A bull jumps out of the gates, into the crowd of men who attempt to catch and ride the animals January 16, 2008 in Alanganallur, India. Jallikattu the ancient and bizarre bull-wrestling sport happens every year in the month of January throughout the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu to celebrate Pongal, a New Year festival. Similar to Spain’s running of the bulls, it’s older – and bloodier. Instead of bulls getting killed, it’s the people who usually come off worst. In 2008 the Jallikattu was banned but after huge protests including hunger strikes the decision was overturned by the Supreme Court. (Photos by Palani Mohan/Getty Images)

ALANGANALLUR, INDIA - JANUARY 16:  A bull jumps out of the gates, into the crowd of men who attempt to catch and ride the animals January 16, 2008 in Alanganallur, India. Jallikattu the ancient and bizarre bull-wrestling sport happens every year in the month of January throughout the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu to celebrate Pongal, a New Year festival. Similar to Spain’s running of the bulls, it’s older – and bloodier. Instead of bulls getting killed, it’s the people who usually come off worst. In 2008 the Jallikattu was banned but after huge protests including hunger strikes the decision was overturned by the Supreme Court.  (Photos by Palani Mohan/Getty Images)