Photo Essay: Centuries-old bull festival in southern India remains popular despite protests
- Posted on January 21, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Photo Essay: Centuries-old bull festival in southern India remains popular despite protests

AVANIYAPURAM, India (AP) — Hours before daybreak in Avaniyapuram, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, a large crowd gathers to celebrate the annual harvest festival called Pongal. Spectators