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| March 2, 2010 | 77 injured in Jallikattu bullfight in Tamil Nadu | | Thirumanur (Tamil Nadu): 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. | |
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