Explorer

Tamil Nadu: Madurai Kicks Off Jallikattu With Over 1,000 Bulls, Prizes Worth Rs 20 L Announced — Video

The remaining Jallikattu events in Madurai are scheduled at Palamedu on January 15 and Alanganallur on January 16.

Tamil Nadu's Madurai district hosted the first day's Avaniyapuram Jallikattu festival on Tuesday.  The world-famous three-day festival hosts jallikattu featuring 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers on Tuesday.

As part of Jallikattu, a tractor worth Rs 11 lakh will be awarded to the best bull. The top bull-tamer will receive a car worth Rs 8 lakh along with other prizes. The remaining Jallikattu events in Madurai are scheduled at Palamedu on January 15 and Alanganallur on January 16, as per a report on PTI.

The tamers and the bulls were allowed to participate only after an elaborate medical checkup. In Jallikattu, bulls smeared with sandalwood and haldi (manjal) will be let out from a 'Vadivasal' (the entry point to the arena). Following this, bull tamers must tame the bull one after the other by holding on to its hump and staying for a long time. 

 

ALSO READ: Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar's Car Crashes Into Tree

In early this month, the first jallikattu of the year was held at Thatchankurichi area of Pudukottai district. 

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport practiced in Tamil Nadu, India, as part of the Pongal harvest festival celebrations, particularly in rural areas. The goal is to tame the bull and not to harm it. Yet, the event can be dangerous for both participants and bulls. It is also a platform to preserve native cattle breeds, which are integral to Tamil Nadu's agrarian culture.

However, there are some criticisms of the sport alleging that it involves cruelty to animals, as bulls may be subjected to stress and injuries.

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
Wed Jan 15, 7:48 pm
connaught place
11.6°
Precipitation: 0 mm    Humidity: 96%   Wind: ENE 5.1 km/h
See Today's Weather
Powered By:
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Israel And Hamas Agree To Ceasefire In Gaza After 15 Months Of War
Israel And Hamas Agree To Ceasefire In Gaza After 15 Months Of War
Hostages, Pausing War, Negotiations: Here's What The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Means For Two Parties
Hostages, Pausing War, Negotiations: Here's What The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Means For Two Parties
India Moving Towards Theatre Commands, Says Modi As He Commissions 3 Naval Combatants
India Moving Towards Theatre Commands, Says Modi As He Commissions 3 Naval Combatants
All About Greenland — Ice-Capped Island That’s ⅔ India’s Area — And Trump’s Plans To ‘Buy It’  
All About Greenland — Ice-Capped Island That’s ⅔ India’s Area — And Trump’s Plans To ‘Buy It’  
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Delhi Election2025: Women Group Joins Arvind Kejriwal During Nomination Filing | ABP NEWSRajasthan News: Massive Fire Breaks Out in Trucks in Ganganagar, Rajasthan | ABP NEWSDelhi Elections 2025: Arvind Kejriwal Arrives To File Nomination Post Foot March | ABP NEWSBreaking News: PM Modi calls Warships Induction positive News for India's Security | ABP NEWS

Photo Gallery

Embed widget