Jallikattu

Jallikattu 2025: 1,100 Bulls, Truck, Car On Prize List In Tamil Nadu

14 Jan 2025

The globally renowned Jallikattu event commenced in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Tuesday, marking the start of a three-day celebration of bull-taming traditions. The first event, held at Avaniyapuram village, featured a thrilling contest with 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers. This cultural extravaganza promises exciting prizes for the winners, including a...

TN:Many People Injured In Jallikattu in Sivaganga district

25 Feb 2024

Several persons were injured at the Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district. On Saturday, the festival, known as Manjuvirattu, took place in Araliparai village, Sivaganga district. Previously, a Jallikattu event was held in Kulathur village in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district. According to the organizers, 700 bulls and 350 tamers...

Two Spectators, Including Minor, Gored to Death in Jallikattu Bull-Taming Festival in Tamil Nadu

17 Jan 2024

Tragedy struck during a Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district today as two spectators, including a minor, were fatally gored by bulls. The victims were among a crowd of onlookers witnessing the traditional bull-taming sport when the bulls charged into the spectators, resulting in fatal injuries. Jallikattu, a contentious...

‘Jallikattu’ the bull taming sport commences at Tiruchirappalli

16 Jan 2024

The Jallikattu competition kicked off in Periya Suriyur Village, located in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli district on Tuesday. This traditional bullfight, with roots dating back approximately 2,000 years, was originally conducted to select suitable bridegrooms. The Suriyur Village Jallikattu event features 700 bulls and 350 tamers as participants. Authorities have deployed...

Tamil Nadu: 23 people injured in Jallikattu held in Pugailaipatty

16 Feb 2023

As many as 23 people were injured in a Jallikattu competition held in Pugailaipatty, in Dindigul District. Dindigul dist SP Bhaskaran said, "Jallikattu competition was held Pugailaipatty village. 23 people were injured in this match, out of which 17 people have been discharged and six people are undergoing treatment at...

Minor boy dies at jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu

22 Jan 2023

At the jallikattu competition in the Dharmapuri region of Tamil Nadu, a little child at the spectator's arena died after being gored by a rampaging bull, officials said on Sunday.Officials from the district administration said that the incident happened in the village of Thadangam, where the celebration was held on...

Spectator gored to death by bull in Jallikattu

17 Jan 2023

During a Jallikattu event, a second person lost his life on Tuesday after being criticized for a day. The spectator was hit by the bull in between the Jallikattu event, he was taken to hospital. The deceased is been identified as Aravinth from the Pudukottai district. Earlier on Monday, a...

Bull tamer killed in Madurai

16 Jan 2023

During a Jallikattu event at Palamedu in Madurai, a bull tamer succumbed to injuries at Madurai's Rajaji Government Hospital on Monday. Meanwhile, at the event in Avaniyapuram in Madurai district, 60 people were injured, with 20 sustaining serious injuries on Monday. "Yesterday (Sunday), about 60 people were injured during a...

Pongal Special: ‘Jallikattu’ celebrations begins.

16 Jan 2023

The popular bull-taming sport ‘Jallikattu’ started in full swing on Monday on the Palamedu of Madurai district. This event coincides on the day of ‘Mattu Pongal.’ Only 300 bull tamers and 150 spectators are allowed in the Palamedu Jallikattu competition. The 'Jallikattu' began here today, a day after the event...

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