<p dir="ltr"><span>'Jallikattu festival', the famous centuries-old bull-taming tradition commenced on Tuesday (Jan 14) in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, marking the start of the south Indian state&rsquo;s Pongal celebrations.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The world-renowned event sees the participation of 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers in the contest where participants attempt to subdue bulls by grabbing their humps.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>This year, a tragic incident was witnessed where a young bull-tamer lost his life. Despite safety measures, the event has raised concerns about the welfare of both participants and the bulls.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>What is &ldquo;Jalikattu&rdquo;? How is it celebrated?&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Jallikattu originated in ancient times, and is an integral part of Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s cultural heritage. Jallikattu is combination of</span><span> Tamil words "jali" (coins) and "kattu" (tie), as the sport is about tying of coins to the bulls' horns.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>This special event is celebrated on the third day of the Pongal festival, called "Mattu Pongal", celebrating collective journeys to witness the fury and the bravery of bulls and participants. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The sport is known for its festivitity as well as criticism.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>It</span><span>&nbsp;is also highly controversial due to concerns over animal cruelty and participant safety.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="et">VIDEO | Visuals of bull taming sport 'Jallikattu' in Palamedu, Tamil Nadu. <a href="https://t.co/SOaNNupKws">pic.twitter.com/SOaNNupKws</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>A bull is let loose among the people, who try to hold on to the hump of the running animal. Qualifying bulls should be of breeds like 'Pulikulam' and 'Kangayam'. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Those bulls that do the most bullfighting are handed over to eager bull owners as part of the celebration.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The best bull and bull tamer are awarded.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Tragic incident amidst celebrations</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The event took a dreadful turn when a 22-year-old bull tamer, B Naveen Kumar, was fatally gored by a bull, an officer said on Tuesday. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>At least 75 others were injured, out of which 30 sustained grievous injuries, reported ANI news agency.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>1,100 bulls and 800 bull tamers were registered in Avaniyapuram for the event.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>&nbsp;</span><span>According to Madurai district collector MS Sangeetha, "The bull punctured his lungs, and he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.&rdquo;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Following this, 75 people were injured during the event, although their conditions were reported as stable. The authorities assured that all necessary precautions were in place, including 2,000 police personnel, drones, and medical teams. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>However, such incidents continue to fuel the debate over the sport&rsquo;s safety.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai begins; 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers in fray<br><br>Read <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ANI</a> Story | <a href="https://t.co/HRHP3mDYwf">https://t.co/HRHP3mDYwf</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jallikattu2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jallikattu2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pongal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pongal</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z6JvAuT0dY">pic.twitter.com/Z6JvAuT0dY</a></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Celebrated tradition or animal cruelty?</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Jallikattu has a historical heritage of recognition mixed with the strength and bravery values among citizens of Tamil Nadu. But animal rights groups have taken a serious view of the festival. They argue that the sport subjects the bulls to unnecessary stress and harm.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>In places like Chennai, people mistreat bulls by rubbing chillies into their eyes and hurting their noses so that they become enraged and people can enjoy watching them in fights. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) had banned Jallikattu.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>This happened in 2006 after a Jallikuttu spectator was killed and welfare associations raised lawsuits against Jallikuttu. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>In 2014, the Supreme Court banned the tradition, and all over Tamil Nadu, protests broke out. The ban was lifted once the Tamil Nadu Regulation of the Jallikattu Act was sanctioned.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jallikattu-2023-date-check-history-significance-important-facts-bulls-their-owners-all-you-need-to-know-551998" rel="dofollow">Jallikattu 2023 Date: Check history, significance, important facts, bulls &amp; their owners; all you need to know</a></strong></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Legal and political battle</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The legal controversy surrounding Jallikattu intensified when the Supreme Court ruled against state-sponsored Jallikattu regulation in Tamil Nadu in 2014.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>In January 2016, the ban was lifted through a notification from the Union Ministry of Environment, which was then opposed by animal protection groups such as </span><span>AWBI and PETA</span><span>. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>No specific decision has been made, though the litigation is still on in courts while the state continues to defend Jallikattu as an important part of Tamil life, culture and identity.</span><span><br><em><br>(With inputs from agencies)</em></span></p>
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India news | Trending: The event is celebrated on the third day of the Pongal festival, called "Mattu Pongal, where you can witness the bravery of bulls and participants.

'Jallikattu festival', the famous centuries-old bull-taming tradition commenced on Tuesday (Jan 14) in Avaniyapuram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, marking the start of the south Indian state’s Pongal celebrations. The world-renowned event sees the participation of 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-tamers in the contest where participants attempt to subdue bulls by grabbing their humps. This year, a tragic incident was witnessed where a young bull-tamer lost his life. Despite safety measures, the event has raised concerns about the welfare of both participants and the bulls. What is “Jalikattu”? How is it celebrated? Jallikattu originated in ancient times, and is an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s cultural heritage. Jallikattu is combination of Tamil words "jali" (coins) and "kattu" (tie), as the sport is about tying of coins to the bulls' horns. This special event is celebrated on the third day of the Pongal festival, called "Mattu Pongal", celebrating collective journeys to witness the fury and the bravery of bulls and participants. The sport is known for its festivitity as well as criticism. It is also highly controversial due to concerns over animal cruelty and participant safety. VIDEO | Visuals of bull taming sport 'Jallikattu' in Palamedu, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/SOaNNupKws — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 16, 2024 A bull is let loose among the people, who try to hold on to the hump of the running animal. Qualifying bulls should be of breeds like 'Pulikulam' and 'Kangayam'. Those bulls that do the most bullfighting are handed over to eager bull owners as part of the celebration. The best bull and bull tamer are awarded. Tragic incident amidst celebrations The event took a dreadful turn when a 22-year-old bull tamer, B Naveen Kumar, was fatally gored by a bull, an officer said on Tuesday. At least 75 others were injured, out of which 30 sustained grievous injuries, reported ANI news agency. 1,100 bulls and 800 bull tamers were registered in Avaniyapuram for the event. Visuals of the Jallikattu competition being held in Suriyur, Trichy district, with 775 bulls participating Photograph: (PTI) According to Madurai district collector MS Sangeetha, "The bull punctured his lungs, and he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.” Madurai District Collector Sangeetha Photograph: (ANI) Following this, 75 people were injured during the event, although their conditions were reported as stable. The authorities assured that all necessary precautions were in place, including 2,000 police personnel, drones, and medical teams. However, such incidents continue to fuel the debate over the sport’s safety. Jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu's Madurai begins; 1,100 bulls, 900 tamers in fray Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/HRHP3mDYwf#Jallikattu2025 #Pongal pic.twitter.com/Z6JvAuT0dY — ANI Digital (@ani_digital) January 14, 2025 Celebrated tradition or animal cruelty? Jallikattu has a historical heritage of recognition mixed with the strength and bravery values among citizens of Tamil Nadu. But animal rights groups have taken a serious view of the festival. They argue that the sport subjects the bulls to unnecessary stress and harm. In places like Chennai, people mistreat bulls by rubbing chillies into their eyes and hurting their noses so that they become enraged and people can enjoy watching them in fights. The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) had banned Jallikattu. This happened in 2006 after a Jallikuttu spectator was killed and welfare associations raised lawsuits against Jallikuttu. In 2014, the Supreme Court banned the tradition, and all over Tamil Nadu, protests broke out. The ban was lifted once the Tamil Nadu Regulation of the Jallikattu Act was sanctioned. Also Read: Jallikattu 2023 Date: Check history, significance, important facts, bulls & their owners; all you need to know Legal and political battle The legal controversy surrounding Jallikattu intensified when the Supreme Court ruled against state-sponsored Jallikattu regulation in Tamil Nadu in 2014. In January 2016, the ban was lifted through a notification from the Union Ministry of Environment, which was then opposed by animal protection groups such as AWBI and PETA. No specific decision has been made, though the litigation is still on in courts while the state continues to defend Jallikattu as an important part of Tamil life, culture and identity. (With inputs from agencies)

India': Jallikattu kicks off in Tamil Nadu amid row over risks, animal welfare. What is the issue?

<p>An ordinance was promulgated to lift the ban on Jallikattu, an ancient bull-taming sport, has been approved by the Indian government.</p>

<p>The ordinance sent by Tamil Nadu was approved by the federal law ministry. Only President Pranab Mukherjee needs to give his assent to lift the ban.<br />
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Thousands of protestors, who have gathered at Chennai&#39;s Marina Beach since Tuesday, said they will not disperse till the ban is officially listed.</p>

<p>The latest development comes hours after the Tamil Nadu government had promised to issue an ordinance in a day or two as massive protests raged on across the state for close to four days.</p>

<p>After discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and consultations with legal experts, the Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam had announced the state government would amend a federal animal cruelty law to allow the&nbsp;conduct of Jallikattu.</p>

<p>&quot;To take up the draft of the amendment further with the Union government, I have deputed senior officials of the state to work with the Centre,&quot; Tamil Nadu chief minister said, adding, &quot;I believe the draft would be approved in one or two days which will pave way for Jalikattu.&quot; Tamil Nadu government has submitted the draft of the ordinance to the Union home ministry, the chief minister said earlier.</p>

<p>Panneerselvam said the ordinance was awaiting the assent of the President who would reach Delhi only tonight after his state visits.</p>

<p>&quot;It was also decided to issue an ordinance to make this amendment. Under the Constitution of India, this draft ordinance has to be sent to Union Home Ministry and on Centre&#39;s recommendation it has to be sent to the President for his approval,&quot; he said.<br />
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The ruling AIADMK&#39;s legislators met home minister Rajnath Singh today, pressing for an ordinance. He assured them the government would process the file as early as possible so that the Tamil Nadu government could promulgate the ordinance in the next few days.</p>

<p>&quot;The Home Minister has assured us that the file on ordinance will be processed as early as possible so that the ordinance can be promulgated in next two-three days,&quot; Parliament&#39;s Lower House Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai, who led the delegation, told PTI.</p>

<p><strong>Top court defers to government&#39;s wishes, says will not pass order for a week</strong><br />
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Earlier, the Supreme Court decided not to pass any interim or any order for a week on the Jallikattu issue at the behest of the federal government. Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi told the CJI court that Jallikattu judgement should be deferred till next week as the federal and the state governments were trying to solve the issue.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="und">Proud of each and every ?????? who came together to support <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jallikattu?src=hash">#Jallikattu</a> and our ????? ??????????. ?????? ????????. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/unitedforourculture?src=hash">#unitedforourculture</a>.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">DMK leader and MP Kanimozhi takes part in &#39;Rail Roko&#39; protest at Chennai Egmore railway station in support of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jallikattu?src=hash">#Jallikattu</a> <a href="https://t.co/MSwkYrb7MG">pic.twitter.com/MSwkYrb7MG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We all have to come together. All we are asking is for Supreme Court to show sensitivity in this issue:Ganesh Venkatraman, Actor <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/jallikattu?src=hash">#jallikattu</a> <a href="https://t.co/H1e8hwJqi5">pic.twitter.com/H1e8hwJqi5</a></p>
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<p>The protesters&nbsp;have&nbsp;refused to give up with thousands congregating at Marina beach in Chennai, the epicentre of the campaign for Jallikattu. Members of South Indian Artists association, Nadigar Sangam, has&nbsp;decided to support the Jallikattu agitation with music maestro A.R. Rahman deciding to fast in favour of Jallikattu. Actor Rajnikanth has also joined the protests. Marina beach in Chennai continued to receive people who seek revival of the bull-taming game where protests continue day and night.</p>

<p>Many other towns including Alanganallur in Madurai known for the bull-taming sport also witnessed protests. A strike call has been given by traders, truckers and van and taxi operators, and private schools in many districts including Chennai have announced a holiday today.</p>

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<p>The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced a statewide &#39;rail roko agitation&#39; where they will create a massive blockade around the state&#39;s railway stations. The Left has also decided to join the rail blockade&nbsp;campaign. Jallikattu remains stalled since May 2014 due to a ban imposed by the Supreme Court, which is due to deliver its verdict on a related case that has been reserved earlier. The widespread pro-Jallikattu protests has led to charges and counter-charges by political parties, even as the call for legal remedies to revive the bull-taming game is getting louder.</p>

<p>The state BJP and the ruling AIADMK blame it on a 2011 Central notification that included bulls in the list of animals that are banned for public entertainment. The DMK and the Congress claim&nbsp;the game has been conducted for three years since then. The agitators continue to raise slogans against People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), though the NGO denies taking up the case originally, saying it only joined the issue at a later stage along with other like-minded bodies.</p>

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The federal government has given its approval to overturn the ban on the ancient sport. The president's assent remains lone hurdle

An ordinance was promulgated to lift the ban on Jallikattu, an ancient bull-taming sport, has been approved by the Indian government. The ordinance sent by Tamil Nadu was approved by the federal law ministry. Only President Pranab Mukherjee needs to give his assent to lift the ban. Thousands of protestors, who have gathered at Chennai's Marina Beach since Tuesday, said they will not disperse till the ban is officially listed. The latest development comes hours after the Tamil Nadu government had promised to issue an ordinance in a day or two as massive protests raged on across the state for close to four days. After discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and consultations with legal experts, the Tamil Nadu chief minister O Panneerselvam had announced the state government would amend a federal animal cruelty law to allow the conduct of Jallikattu. "To take up the draft of the amendment further with the Union government, I have deputed senior officials of the state to work with the Centre," Tamil Nadu chief minister said, adding, "I believe the draft would be approved in one or two days which will pave way for Jalikattu." Tamil Nadu government has submitted the draft of the ordinance to the Union home ministry, the chief minister said earlier. Panneerselvam said the ordinance was awaiting the assent of the President who would reach Delhi only tonight after his state visits. "It was also decided to issue an ordinance to make this amendment. Under the Constitution of India, this draft ordinance has to be sent to Union Home Ministry and on Centre's recommendation it has to be sent to the President for his approval," he said. The ruling AIADMK's legislators met home minister Rajnath Singh today, pressing for an ordinance. He assured them the government would process the file as early as possible so that the Tamil Nadu government could promulgate the ordinance in the next few days. "The Home Minister has assured us that the file on ordinance will be processed as early as possible so that the ordinance can be promulgated in next two-three days," Parliament's Lower House Deputy Speaker M Thambidurai, who led the delegation, told PTI. Top court defers to government's wishes, says will not pass order for a week Earlier, the Supreme Court decided not to pass any interim or any order for a week on the Jallikattu issue at the behest of the federal government. Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi told the CJI court that Jallikattu judgement should be deferred till next week as the federal and the state governments were trying to solve the issue. Here's how the protests unfolded across the state today: We've been spearheading various protests on #jallikattu.Appreciate efforts by youths.Statement of TN CM has come as a relief: MK Stalin, DMK pic.twitter.com/ayqBVZhlDM — ANI (@ANI_news) January 20, 2017 × Join me on periscope today at 6.14 pm IST as I have the first glass of water to break my fast.. — A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) January 20, 2017 × × Proud of each and every ?????? who came together to support #Jallikattu and our ????? ??????????. ?????? ????????. #unitedforourculture. — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 17, 2017 × DMK leader and MP Kanimozhi takes part in 'Rail Roko' protest at Chennai Egmore railway station in support of #Jallikattu pic.twitter.com/MSwkYrb7MG — ANI (@ANI_news) January 20, 2017 × We all have to come together. All we are asking is for Supreme Court to show sensitivity in this issue:Ganesh Venkatraman, Actor #jallikattu pic.twitter.com/H1e8hwJqi5 — ANI (@ANI_news) January 20, 2017 × The protesters have refused to give up with thousands congregating at Marina beach in Chennai, the epicentre of the campaign for Jallikattu. Members of South Indian Artists association, Nadigar Sangam, has decided to support the Jallikattu agitation with music maestro A.R. Rahman deciding to fast in favour of Jallikattu. Actor Rajnikanth has also joined the protests. Marina beach in Chennai continued to receive people who seek revival of the bull-taming game where protests continue day and night. Many other towns including Alanganallur in Madurai known for the bull-taming sport also witnessed protests. A strike call has been given by traders, truckers and van and taxi operators, and private schools in many districts including Chennai have announced a holiday today. My state rises again. In unison . In peace. Proud to be a #tamizhanda.Genext here are modern yet culturally rooted. #JusticeforJallikattu — Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) January 19, 2017 × Chennai's Marina Beach continues to witness massive crowd coming out in support of #Jallikattu pic.twitter.com/v7SqiepBJc — ANI (@ANI_news) January 20, 2017 × #WATCH: Chennai's Marina Beach continues to witness massive crowd coming out in support of #Jallikattu pic.twitter.com/Elspz4uFOK — ANI (@ANI_news) January 20, 2017 × The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced a statewide 'rail roko agitation' where they will create a massive blockade around the state's railway stations. The Left has also decided to join the rail blockade campaign. Jallikattu remains stalled since May 2014 due to a ban imposed by the Supreme Court, which is due to deliver its verdict on a related case that has been reserved earlier. The widespread pro-Jallikattu protests has led to charges and counter-charges by political parties, even as the call for legal remedies to revive the bull-taming game is getting louder. The state BJP and the ruling AIADMK blame it on a 2011 Central notification that included bulls in the list of animals that are banned for public entertainment. The DMK and the Congress claim the game has been conducted for three years since then. The agitators continue to raise slogans against People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), though the NGO denies taking up the case originally, saying it only joined the issue at a later stage along with other like-minded bodies. (WION with inputs from agencies)

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