Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) Leading the world-famous Alanganallur Jallikattu celebrations, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday announced two major initiatives aimed at strengthening the traditional sport and supporting its practitioners. He declared that outstanding Jallikattu sportspersons who tame the highest number of bulls will be given priority for government jobs in the livestock and allied sectors, and that a state-of-the-art veterinary treatment and training centre for Jallikat…
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Chennai, Jan 17 (IANS) The world-famous Jallikattu competition commenced on Saturday at Alanganallur, near Madurai, as part of the traditional Mattu Pongal celebrations.State Minister Murthy formally flagged off the event, watching the spectacle from the stage as tradition dictated that the Muniyandi Temple bull of Alanganallur be the first to enter the arena.Thousands of spectators gathered at the iconic arena to witness one of Tamil Nadu’s most revered rural sports, celebrated for its cultur…
Chennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Even as jallikattu events have begun across the delta districts and other parts of Tamil Nadu, a section of bull owners and jallikattu enthusiasts have raised serious concerns over what they describe as an opaque and subjective system for issuing tokens and permissions for bulls to participate in the sport.Owners allege that the selection process at major venues such as Alanganallur, Palamedu and Avaniyapuram in Madurai lacks transparency and scientific evaluation.Accordin…