It's cow run Jallikattu in Chittoor

Despite the Supreme Court refusing to lift the stay on Jallikattu (bull run) in Tamil Nadu, the traditional Pongal sport, the bordering areas in Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh have geared up for the sport on Kanuma day, the day after Sankranti. The day after Sankranti is more important for the working classes in the border areas with Tamil Nadu, AP and also for those in Telangana. There is an apparent difference however between the Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu and the same sport in Chittoor district. In Chittoor, a herd of 10,20 up to 50 cows are made to run through people lining up on both the sides, leaving just enough space for the cows to run through in between. The horns of the cows are decorated with slate-like colourful contraptions. The people are expected to catch hold of the rushing cows with the help of the contraption on their horns. People do get hurt sometimes in the sport, but then ambulances are readied for treating their wounds. Another difference is that Chittoor Jallikattu is not aimed at hurting the cows, but to revere them and give them a chance to sport with their patrons. The highlight of Chittoor Jallikattu is the attendance of Tollywood star and AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's brother-in-law, Balakrishna, in this year's celebrations at Pullayyagaripeta in Chandragiri mandal and Rangampeta. The star had in fact been camping at Chandrababu's residence at Naravaripalle for 3 days to inaugurate, observe and enjoy Jallikattu. Balakrishna is in an extremely happy frame of mind after the success of his new starrer, `Dictator', which he had witnessed along with his fans in a cinema in Tirupati. He then proceeded to enjoy Jallikattu sport near Naravaripalle. The people of Chittoor equate Jallikattu with an ancient practice of honouring the cow and therefore giving it the status of Sanatana Dharma. It's quite revealing to see how some of the cows react to the Jallikattu practice. Harmless beings, the cows are trusting-type animals. For having been made to gore people, who are their benefactors, some of the cows instead try to use their horns on soil, running away from the madding crowds. Cows are indeed more thoughtful than humans even when they are cornered.