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Grand Jallikattu Thrills Pudukkottai, CM Stalin Announces Govt Job Prize

A major Jallikattu event was successfully organized in Vadamalapuram, Pudukkottai, attracting large crowds as part of Pongal celebrations. The centuries-old sport involves participants attempting to tame bulls to retrieve coins tied to their horns. Separately, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, at an event in Alanganallur, announced a government job in the Animal Husbandry Department for the person who tames the most bulls. Extensive safety and medical preparations were made for the events to protect both participants and animals.

Key Points: Jallikattu Event in Pudukkottai | CM Stalin Job Offer

  • Grand Jallikattu held in Pudukkottai
  • Sport is a key Pongal attraction
  • CM Stalin announces govt job for top tamer
  • Safety and medical arrangements in place
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Grand Jallikattu event held in Pudukkottai's Vadamalapuram as part of Pongal celebrations

A grand Jallikattu event was held in Pudukkottai for Pongal. CM MK Stalin announced a government job for the top bull tamer in Alanganallur.

"the person who tames the most bulls will be offered a suitable government job - MK Stalin"

Pudukkottai, January 18

As part of the Pongal festival celebrations, a grand Jallikattu event was organised at Vadamalapuram near Pudukkottai, drawing large crowds from surrounding areas and showcasing Tamil Nadu's rich traditional sport and cultural heritage.

The event took place at the Pidari Amman and Karuppar temples and was jointly organised by the villages of Rajavayal, Vadamalapuram and Gurukalaiyapatti. Villagers and visitors gathered in large numbers to witness the sport, which is a key attraction during Pongal festivities across the state.

Jallikattu is a centuries-old sport of Tamil Nadu, observed on the third day of Pongal. The name is derived from two Tamil words - Jalli (silver and gold coins) and Kattu (tied). During the event, a bull is released into a crowd, and participants attempt to tame it to retrieve the coins tied to its horns.

Participants in the sport try to hold onto the animal's hump to stop it. Sometimes, they run along with the bull. Pulikulam or Kangayam is the breed of bulls used for the sport. The bulls which win in the festival are in high demand in the market and fetch the highest price.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday announced that the person who tames the maximum number of bulls in the traditional Jallikattu competition will be offered a suitable government job in the Animal Husbandry Department.

Addressing the Jallikattu event in Alanganallur, "Madurai is a land where valour has flourished. Under the Dravidian administration, we have built the Kalaignar Centenary Library and the Kalaignar Centenary Jallikattu Arena in Madurai. This is a great achievement. In the traditional Jallikattu competition, the person who tames the most bulls will be offered a suitable government job in the Animal Husbandry Department," he said.

Stalin arrived in Alanganallur, in Madurai district, on Saturday to witness the traditional Jallikattu event, celebrated as part of the Mattu Pongal festivities.

Ahead of the Chief Minister's arrival, extensive preparations were made at the venue to ensure the safety of both participants and bulls. Medical facilities, animal health checks, and security arrangements were put in place well before the main event.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The CM's announcement of a government job for the top performer is a fantastic move! It gives real value and recognition to the skills of these brave participants. This will encourage more youth to take up and preserve our traditional sports.
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Arjun K
While I respect the cultural significance, I hope the safety measures mentioned are followed strictly every single time. The welfare of both the participants and the bulls is paramount. Tradition must evolve with responsibility.
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Sarah B
Reading about this from abroad is fascinating. The connection to the harvest festival (Pongal) and the specific breeds of bulls used shows such a deep, living cultural history. The new arena in Madurai sounds like a great initiative.
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Karthik V
It's heartening to see villages coming together to organize this. This is real community spirit. The Pulikulam breed is a pride of Tamil Nadu. Hope the event brings good fortune and recognition to the winning bulls and their owners too!
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Michael C
The economic aspect mentioned is interesting – that winning bulls fetch high prices. It shows how cultural practices can be integrated with livelihood and animal husbandry, preserving native breeds in the process.

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