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77 People were Injured in the traditional Bullfight ‘Jallikattu’
Around 77 people were injured in the traditional bullfight ‘Jallikattu’ that was organised at Thirumanur village in Ariyalur district.
Jallikattu is India’s version of running of the bulls that takes place every year in the Spanish city of Pamplona.
In Jallikattu, well fed and groomed bulls, often pepped up with considerable doses of toddy or country liquor known as arrack are brought to the main street in the village.
These bulls are then coaxed to dash, while a selected lot of men chase it and try to cow down the bulls by gripping their horns with all might.
Unlike the Spanish version of the sport, the aim is not to kill the bulls but to dominate and tame them, and pluck away bundles of money or other treats tied to their specially sharpened horns.
According to locals, it is an individual as well collective test of skills.
Murugasan, a participant said, “It is Tamilian heritage. Jallikattu is a sport, one that reflects bravery and also an individual’s skills in taming the bull. Indeed, it is a risky venture.”
The Supreme Court had earlier in 2007 banned Jallikattu by contending it was cruel and not in keeping with what it described as the country’s non-violent traditions.
But the apex court lifted the ban on the game in 2008 saying the popular sport should be held under strict government vigil.
This annual festival attracts scores of tourists, who come here to enjoy the test of skills.
Tamilians regard Jallikattu as their heritage and the farmers thanks-giving ceremony known as Masi Maha to the livestock.
More than 500 bulls from Tanjore, Pudukkottai, Madurai, Thiruchanapalli, Karur and Perambalur took part in the Jallikattu of Ariyalur this year.
Tamil Nadu’s popular ‘Jallikattu’, a traditional sport in which individuals
Posted by ganesh in Ariyalur, Communication, Culture, Festivals, Other, Sports, competition, programme on February 1st, 2010
Thousands flocked to Keelakolathur village in Tamil Nadu’s Ariyalur District to watch the popular ‘Jallikattu’, a traditional sport in which individuals try to hold onto enraged Bulls for certain distance.
Young men displayed courage and talent on the occasion of Thai Pusam, a local festival.
The event was appreciated by one and all for the thrills and adventure it provided to the spectators.
“Over 500 bulls were brought from various districts and around 100 men participated in this event. The participants showcased their skills and talent in this sport. This is one of the best show organised with the support of the government. And I request them to cooperate with the locals keeping the sport alive,” said Amraramoorthy, a state deputy. “The arrangement for the events was good. I have been watching this event for the last 20 years, but this year the arrangements were far better than the last year,” said Sumathi, an enthusiast.
This year, the event was held as per new Supreme Court guidelines.
The apex court has banned the ‘Jallikattu’ citing cruelty to animals as the main reason. But later the court granted a conditional permission for the event. It stated a set of compulsory guidelines, which the organisers have to follow strictly during ‘Jallikattu’ as certain objectionable practices have been in fashion in the recent past to enrage the bull.
During this traditional ’sport’, the horns of the adorned bulls are made wet before the event and the animal is rubbed down with oil, making it more difficult to hold onto. To add to it the bulls are drugged with steroids and are sometimes made to drink alcohol in order to enrage them. (ANI)
Health insurance scheme nearing completion for Photographing
Photographing of beneficiaries for issue of biometric smart cards under the Chief Minister Kalaignar’s Health Insurance Scheme for Life Saving Treatments is nearing completion in Ariyalur district, said Collector T.Abraham here on Thursday.
Talking to media persons, the Collector said that photographing of beneficiaries under the scheme was launched at Varanavasi village on August 31 this year and pointed out that photographs were taken for 1,68,764 beneficiary families so far out of the 1,78,860 eligible families in the first and second phases in the district.
Photographing of remaining beneficiaries is now being carried out in the third phase in the Ariyalur, Sendurai and Udayarpalayam taluks.
The Collector pointed out that families with a maximum annual income of Rs.72,000 were eligible to come under the scheme and get free treatment up to Rs. 1 lakh for 51 types of ailments in selected private hospitals.
Distribution of colour TVs
Mr Abraham said that distribution of free colour television sets in the district had almost been completed and pointed out that 1,30,371 television sets had so far been distributed in 158 panchayats out of the 201 panchayats in the three Assembly constituencies. The remaining colour television sets will soon be distributed, he said.
Anna Marumalarchi Thittam
The Collector said that the Government had allocated Rs.8.20 crore for the current year for carrying out development works in 41 panchayats each at a cost of Rs.20 lakh under the Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam. He pointed out that 288 works had so far been completed out of the 547 works taken up during the current year.
Complaint cell
Mr Abraham said that complaint registers had been kept in all the village panchayats in the district to enable the public to write their complaints with regard to basic amenities like street lights and drinking water supply. The authorities will rectify the problems within 24 hours,
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