Maramadi is a cattle race conducted inKerala, India. It is also known asKalappoottu, orpothottam. The race is a traditional event, usually withbullocks, held after themonsoon but before the cattle are needed for planting.[1]
In 2011, the Central Government banned the exhibition and training of bulls, and five other animals, as performing animals under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. In 2014, a court ruling held that this ban applied to theKerala cattle race.[2] In 2015, the Cattle Race Club of India upheld the ruling on appeal to theKerala High Court.[3][4]
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