That spectacle, known as Maramadi, or bull surfing, will once again be missing from the Palassery polders here this year. It later moved to Ambiyil Ela and, in 1986, to the larger Palassery Ela. Persistent efforts by organisers eventually secured permission for the 60th edition in 2012, but the event could not be revived thereafter. The AKS has now urged the United Democratic Front (UDF) government to resolve the legal uncertainty and facilitate the return of the traditional race. Until then, the muddy track at Palassery Ela will remain silent, waiting for the thunder of hooves to return.