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Manju virattu is an ancient Tamil tradition and has been held for the last 60 years at the end of the three-day Pongal festivities in the village. “Manja Virattu is one of the aspects of the Tamil tradition that has been kept alive. This year, a large number of visitors from abroad gathered at a local temple here to get the taste of the tradition. PUDUCHERRY, 16/01/2017 : Residents of Kuyilapalayam near Auroville along with foreigners enjoying the Manju Virattu in Puducherry on Monday. Photo: T.Singaravelou | Photo Credit: T_Singaraveloumore-inOn Monday, it was time for locals and foreigners to come together in the village of Kuilaypalayam near Auroville to celebrate manju Virattu, an ancient Tamil tradition involving an entertaining cattle run..