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Home / News / India News / Alanganallur to hold Jallikattu today
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    Alanganallur to hold Jallikattu today

    Written by
    Ramya Patelkhana
    Edited by
    Mansi Motwani
    Last updated on Feb 10, 2017, 12:38 pm
    Alanganallur to hold Jallikattu today
    Credits:
  • Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu's culturally deep-rooted bull-taming sport is set to be organized in Alanganallur today.

    The Madurai District collector visited the site on Thursday to review the arrangements.

    Meanwhile, a total of 49 people got injured in the Jallikattu event organized in the Palamedu district which witnessed the registration of 850 bulls.

    At Avanipuram in Madurai, 37 bull-tamers were injured during the sport.

  • In this article
    Jallikattu, the bull taming sport Supreme Court bans Jallikattu SC asks Centre to amend law Tamil Nadu politicians defy SC ban on Jallikattu Celebrities lend support to Jallikattu protests Jallikattu ordinance cleared by Centre TN Assembly passes Jallikattu bill Centre stands with Jallikattu in front of SC Alanganallur to hold Jallikattu today
  • Introduction

    Jallikattu, the bull taming sport

    Jallikattu, the bull taming sport
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  • Jallikattu is a traditional sport in Tamil Nadu that involves hugging or embracing the bull.

    It is celebrated as a part of the Pongal celebrations on Maatu Pongal (a day after Pongal), the second day of Tamil month Thai.

    Bulls are specially bred for this event, which is attended primarily by temple bulls - the head of all cattle in a village.

  • 2008-14

    Supreme Court bans Jallikattu

    Supreme Court bans Jallikattu
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  • According to the Animal Welfare Board of India, as many as 43 people lost their lives and four bulls died during the controversial bull taming event in 2008-14.

    At least 5,263 participants and spectators were injured, of which 2,959 were grave injuries.

    The sport was banned by the Supreme Court in May'14 citing that it violated the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

  • Information

    SC asks Centre to amend law

  • In 2014, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to amend Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 to bring bulls within its ambit. Outlawing such events, it later said bulls weren't anatomically suited for such sports; making them participate would subject them to pain/suffering.

  • 15 Jan 2017

    Tamil Nadu politicians defy SC ban on Jallikattu

    Tamil Nadu politicians defy SC ban on Jallikattu
    Credits:
  • Defying the Supreme Court, Tamil Nadu politicians have come out in support of Jallikattu, encouraging others to participate in the controversial bull taming sport.

    Though on a smaller scale, Jallikattu has been held in at least ten places.

    Chief Minister Panneerselvam reportedly declared the event would be held this year.

    Heavy police force was deployed in popular Jallikattu locations like Avaniapuram, Palamedu, and Alanganallur.

  • 19 Jan 2017

    Celebrities lend support to Jallikattu protests

    Celebrities lend support to Jallikattu protests
    Credits:
  • As protests against the ban on Jallikattu continue to engulf Tamil Nadu, celebrities like Rajnikanth, Kamal Hassan, AR Rahman and Viswanathan Anand came out to support the protestors.

    AR Rahman, Oscar-winning music composer tweeted saying that he would maintain a fast on Friday to "support the spirit of Tamil Nadu."

    According to superstar Rajnikanth, holding Jallikattu would keep up traditions of the Tamil culture.

  • 21 Jan 2017

    Jallikattu ordinance cleared by Centre

    Jallikattu ordinance cleared by Centre
    Credits:
  • In the latest development, the Centre yesterday speedily cleared the proposal allowing an ordinance on Jallikattu.

    This has given rise to hopes that large-scale protests in Tamil Nadu will soon come to an end.

    The ordinance passed most likely contains guidelines prohibiting any cruel behavior towards animals and measures to ensure the safety of spectators.

    It was also screened by the environment ministry.

  • 23 Jan 2017

    TN Assembly passes Jallikattu bill

    TN Assembly passes Jallikattu bill
  • The Tamil Nadu assembly passed the Jallikattu bill which was tabled by Chief Minister O Panneerselvam.

    The bill seeks to sidestep the Supreme Court-imposed ban on Jallikattu. The CM had promised protesters that a bill would be passed in this regard.

    Meanwhile, demonstrations in Chennai turned violent when police attempted to disperse crowds at Marina beach. Protesters allegedly set police vehicles on fire.

  • 01 Feb 2017

    Centre stands with Jallikattu in front of SC

    Centre stands with Jallikattu in front of SC
  • The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay a recent legislation which overrode the court's ban on Jallikattu.

    To this, Attorney General Mukul Rahotgi, representing the Centre said, "Goats are sacrificed throughout the country during a festival. This is done because the law permits it to do so."

    SC lashed out on the state government for failing to maintain law and order during protests.

  • 10 Feb 2017

    Alanganallur to hold Jallikattu today

    Alanganallur to hold Jallikattu today
    Credits:
  • Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu's culturally deep-rooted bull-taming sport is set to be organized in Alanganallur today.

    The Madurai District collector visited the site on Thursday to review the arrangements.

    Meanwhile, a total of 49 people got injured in the Jallikattu event organized in the Palamedu district which witnessed the registration of 850 bulls.

    At Avanipuram in Madurai, 37 bull-tamers were injured during the sport.

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  • AR Rahman
  • Jallikattu
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