At Alanganallur it will be held when the people want it. Speaking to reporters in Madurai on his way back to Chennai, the Chief Minister said: "Jallikattu is being held at several places in the state with proper arrangements. The sport was banned by the Supreme Court in May 2014.īut Jallikattu did not take place in Alanganallur in Madurai district as no preparation had been done there, the organisers said.Īttempts to hold the event at Natham Kovilpatti in Dindigul district was not successful due to protests against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. The events were held after week-long state-wide protests by students and youths and followed the promulgation of an ordinance by the Tamil Nadu government amending the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act to hold Jallikatttu. One who manages to stay put even after the animal makes three jumps is declared a winner.Īt times, the participants are thrown off the back of bulls or get gored by the animal. The sport involves young men latching on to the hump of bulls. It was held at Pudukottai, Trichy and Erode districts while a bullock cart race was organised in Coimbatore, organisers said.Īt Pudukottai, two bull valuters were severely injured and died on the way to a hospital, police said. Some people also give gifts to young girls and bless them abundantly.Chennai: Jallikattu, Tamil Nadu's popular bull taming sport, was on Sunday held in parts of Tamil Nadu with tens of thousands taking part but two participants were killed at one of the events. The main feature of this day is to go to the river bed and enjoy the day with the friends and relatives. Young girls, and ladies waiting to get married offer special prayers to God. This is an indication that the birds eat the food, and bless abundantly. They put all the food and special preparations on a leaf and offer it to the birds. Sisters pray for their brothers, to have a happy and prosperous life. This has a great resemblance with the bullfight of Spain, but the major difference is that, the bull is not killed in India, rather consider it as a great sporting event for a lot of people to admire the valour of the warrior. Indian Bull is said to be one of the superior varieties of bull across the globe. The player, capable of controlling the ferocity of the bull would be rewarded enormously. Jallikattu players try to tame the ferocious bull. It is often a great festival, where the people gather in large numbers to witness this great event. The bullfight is also known as Jallikattu.
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The thanksgiving, bull fight and the feast followed by the prayers mark a significant factor behind the growth of the entire Tamil community. The reference of Pongal festival can be traced back to Sangam Period. Several historians have mentioned about Pongal in their works, one among the greatest record is the book, “A Western Journalist on India” written by “Francois Gautier”, a French Journalist, who tracks about the festival of Pongal being celebrated in all parts of Tamilnadu, with much happiness and valour. It is to be noted that the festival of Pongal is celebrated from the time immemorial, even from 400 BCE. People across the globe consider Pongal at a time to be very positive and request the almighty to bestow the benevolence of the almighty. Nature, cattle and farming land also have equal importance.
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All his couplets are packed with great values, which are helpful to mankind to lead a life of success and happiness. He was one of the great poets, who raised Tamil poems to a great pedestal. This day also coincides with Thiruvalluvar Dinam. Our Parents, Relatives, Teachers are all very important part of our life. We pay our tribute to everyone associated with our lives. Gratitude forms a major part of Hindu’s life. Kanum Pongal is associated with Thai Pongal. Thus, this day has multiple importance, and marks a great day for all the Tamil community across the globe. His couplets are about 1330 in number which is just composed of two lines each. He is also called Deiva Pulavar”, or Sacred Poet. Thiruvalluvar is one of the famous poets of Tamilnadu.
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This day is also known as Thiruvalluvar Dinam. People generally go for an outing with their families and friends. Kanum Pongal marks the fourth day celebration of Pongal, The name Kanum means seeing.