WATCH: Jallikattu Held In TN's Thanjavur With Participation Of 350 Tamers, 600 Bulls

The bull tamers were permitted to participate in Jallikattu after a thorough medical checkup.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu government opened a Jallikattu arena stadium in Madurai district. (File Photo)

Source : PTI

The jallikattu event was conducted with the participation of 600 bulls and 350 tamers after a thorough medical assessment in Thanjavur's Madhakottai Village on Tuesday. When the bull was released from Vaadivasal (entry point), hundreds of tamers tried to control the bull.

According to ANI, Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu began in Madhakottai Village in Thanjavur district today. 600 bulls and 350 tamers are participating in this event. Police personnel deployed for security.

#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu began in Madhakottai Village in Thanjavur district today. 600 bulls and 350 tamers are participating in this event. Police personnel deployed for security. pic.twitter.com/qxHR7beClh

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Ten persons sustained injuries during the 'jallikattu' event held in Madhakottai village on Tuesday. District Collector Deepak Jacob inaugurated the event. Among the participants, ten tamers were injured and subsequently admitted to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital. Bulls for the event were brought from Thanjavur, Ariyalur, Tiruchirapalli, Pudukkottai, and Namakkal districts.

Unlike previous years, Tamil Nadu government opened a Jallikattu arena stadium in Madurai district. The arena near Alanganallur, constructed at the cost of Rs 63 crore, has a seating capacity of 5,000 spectators. The stadium was named after his father late M Karunanidhi on 65 acres.

 

This facility in Tamil Nadu is the first of its kind with amenities for the care of injured bulls and tamers. The traditional bull-taming festival, Jallikattu, faced a temporary ban in Tamil Nadu from 2014 to 2016. However, due to public protests and the implementation of new laws, it was eventually permitted again.

Jallikattu, a traditional bull-taming sport, is a significant part of the cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu. It is commonly observed during the Pongal festival, typically celebrated in mid-January. With deep-rooted cultural and historical significance, Jallikattu is revered as a symbol of courage and masculinity in Tamil Nadu.