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February 1, 2010 | Traditional bullfight 'Jallikattu', a major attraction in Tamil Nadu | Keelakolathur (TN): 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. |
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