My lips touched ur forehead, As if I was something to cherish. I still feel the warmth, But now it stings, Because the hands that held me Are the same hands that let me go.
I never believed in God. I didn’t need to— Not when I had you. You believed enough for both of us, And I believed in you. But now I sit here, Hands clasped in the quiet, Hoping for answers From a God I never believed in— Until He took you away.
After laying a clutch of eggs, the mother stays in her den for months, guarding, cleaning, and blowing water over them to provide oxygen. She stops eating completely during this entire period.
• Event Type: A traditional bull-taming sport where participants try to grab the hump of a released bull.
• Major Hubs: Most popular in districts like Madurai, Pudukkottai, Tiruchirappalli, and Sivagangai (including famous venues like Alanganallur and Avaniyapuram).
Jallikattu is associated with the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Key Details
• Festival: Celebrated annually during the harvest festival of Pongal, specifically on Mattu Pongal (the third day).