Pulikulam cattle

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Pulikulam cattle is an indigenous draught and bullfighting cattle breed from Tamil Nadu, India, renowned for its agility, strength, and prominent role in traditional events like Jallikattu.

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Pulikulam cattle canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf cattle breed
indigenous cattle breed
zebu
adaptedTo dryland farming areas
hot climate
associatedWith temple festivals
village-level Jallikattu events
bodySize medium
breedingPurpose bulls for Jallikattu
draught bullocks
coatColor dark grey
grey
white
countryOfOrigin India
culturalSignificance Jallikattu festivals
rural Tamil culture
geographicDistribution Dindigul district
Madurai district
Sivagangai district
linked to: Sivaganga district

Theni district
Virudhunagar district
hornShape curved horns
long horns
knownFor agility
disease resistance
hardiness
heat tolerance
stamina
strength
managementSystem extensive grazing
milkProductionLevel low
placeOfOrigin Pulikulam village
Tamil Nadu
primaryUse draught
recognizedAs indigenous breed of Tamil Nadu
regionOfOrigin southern Tamil Nadu
secondaryUse sport
socialRole symbol of pride for local communities
stateOfOrigin Tamil Nadu
usedFor Jallikattu
agricultural operations
bullfighting
bullock cart pulling
cultural events
draught power
traditional sports

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Jallikattu animalBreed Pulikulam cattle