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Udhayanidhi Stalin Flags Off Palamedu Jallikattu; Actor Soori Attends

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin officially commenced the annual Palamedu Jallikattu in Madurai, with actor Soori also present at the inauguration. The event follows the grand Jallikattu held in Trichy and coincides with the Mattu Pongal celebrations across the state. A newly constructed permanent arena in Suryur, built with a ₹3 crore sanction approved by Stalin, is now hosting the competition with enhanced safety and spectator facilities. This year's event features 750 bulls and 500 tamers competing for top prizes including a car and a two-wheeler.

Key Points: Palamedu Jallikattu 2024 Flagged Off by Udhayanidhi Stalin

  • Deputy CM flags off event
  • Actor Soori attends inauguration
  • New permanent arena inaugurated
  • Prizes include car and two-wheeler
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Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin flags off Palamedu Jallikattu in Madurai

Tamil Nadu Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurated the Palamedu Jallikattu in Madurai. The event features 750 bulls, 500 tamers, and new permanent arena.

"Rs 3 crore was sanctioned... for the construction of a permanent Jallikattu arena. - Report"

Madurai, January 16

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday flagged off the annual Palamedu Jallikattu in Madurai. Actor Soori was also present at the inauguration of the traditional bull-taming event, which drew large crowds.

Meanwhile, Mattu Pongal is being celebrated across Tamil Nadu today. Mattu Pongal, also known as Cow Pongal, is observed every year as a mark of gratitude to cattle, which play a vital role in agriculture and human life. On the occasion of Mattu Pongal, cows, bulls, and other cattle were bathed, decorated, and worshipped at homes and farms.

Earlier on Thursday, the first Jallikattu event of the year and one of its most prominent traditional competitions was held in a grand manner at Periya Suryur in Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The event was organised in connection with the annual festival of Sri Narkadal Kudi Karuppannasamy Temple, on the second day of the Tamil month Thai.

For several years, the Jallikattu competition was conducted on a temporary village ground. Villagers had submitted a petition to Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh seeking a permanent arena. Following this, with the approval of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Rs 3 crore was sanctioned under the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Department for the construction of a permanent Jallikattu arena.

The construction has now been completed, and the newly built Jallikattu arena was recently inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister. The arena is equipped with adequate safety arrangements, a vaadivaasal (bull release point), barricades, and spectator facilities.

A gallery has been constructed to enable spectators to watch the event comfortably. A total of 750 Jallikattu bulls and 500 bull tamers are participating in the competition, which is being conducted in 10 rounds at the Suryur arena.

In this year's competition, a car has been announced as the first prize, while a two-wheeler will be awarded as the second prize. Additionally, all participants will be presented with veshtis and sarees as gifts.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I respect the cultural significance, I hope the safety of both the participants and the bulls is the top priority. The new arena with barricades is a good step. The car as a prize is quite an incentive!
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Arjun K
Mattu Pongal and Jallikattu together show the beautiful bond between humans and cattle in Tamil culture. One day for gratitude, the next for celebrating the bull's strength. It's a perfect balance. Happy Pongal to all celebrating!
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Siddharth J
Rs. 3 crore for a permanent arena is a significant investment in preserving heritage. It's good for tourism and local economy too. Hope they maintain it well for future generations.
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Meera T
As someone from outside Tamil Nadu, it's fascinating to read about these deep-rooted traditions. The connection to the temple festival and the agricultural calendar is something unique. India's cultural diversity is amazing.
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Vikram M
750 bulls and 500 tamers! That's a massive scale. Must be an incredible spectacle. The veshtis and sarees as participant gifts is a nice traditional touch alongside the modern car/bike prizes.
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Karthik V
I appreciate the cultural aspect, but respectfully, I do hope the event

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