Image used for representation | Photo Credit: G. Moorthy Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will flag off the world-famous jallikattu in Alanganallur in Madurai district on January 17, 2026. The inauguration is scheduled to take place at the Kalaignar Centenary Aeru Thazhuvuthal Area in Alanganallur. On January 16, Mr. Stalin will launch the cultural event, Chennai Sangamam 2026, in the city. Mr. Stalin, in a social media post on Tuesday (January 13), extended his Pongal greetings. Published – January 13, 2026 01:06 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Union Environment Minister directs Delhi to focus on smart traffic management to fight air pollution Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam will ‘surely’ contest 2026 T.N. elections: Party leaders