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Over 350 Bulls Showcase Strength at Tamil Nadu's Grand Bull-Taming Festival

A grand traditional bull-taming festival was held in Kunichi Mottur village in Tirupattur district, featuring over 350 bulls from Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. All bulls received medical examinations by veterinarians prior to the event to ensure safety compliance. The competition awarded 85 prizes, with a Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle as the first prize, attracting over 4,000 participants and spectators. Despite a brief scare when children entered the arena, swift intervention by officials and a security deployment of more than 100 police personnel ensured the festival concluded successfully without major incident.

Key Points: Tamil Nadu Bull-Taming Festival Draws Thousands, 350 Bulls

  • 350+ bulls from multiple states
  • Bulls underwent veterinary checks
  • Bajaj Pulsar awarded as top prize
  • Over 4,000 participants and spectators
  • 100+ police ensured security
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Tamil Nadu: Over 350 bulls participate in bull-taming festival at Tirupattur

A major bull-taming event in Tirupattur featured 350 bulls, strict safety checks, and 85 prizes, attracting over 4,000 spectators safely.

"The festival attracted over 4,000 bull-taming participants and spectators from different regions, transforming the village into a vibrant hub of tradition and rural sportsmanship. - Report"

Tirupattur, February 16

A grand traditional bull-taming festival was held in a spectacular manner at Kunichi Mottur village under Kandili Union in Tirupattur district of Tamil Nadu, drawing thousands of participants and spectators.

The event featured more than 350 bulls from districts including Vellore, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Hosur, and Tirupattur, as well as neighbouring states such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. All bulls underwent thorough medical examinations by veterinarians before being permitted to enter the arena, ensuring strict compliance with safety protocols.

As part of the competition, a Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle was awarded as the first prize to the owner of the winning bull. In total, 85 prizes were distributed to participants in recognition of their performance.

The festival attracted over 4,000 bull-taming participants and spectators from different regions, transforming the village into a vibrant hub of tradition and rural sportsmanship.

A brief moment of tension occurred when two young children reportedly entered the arena while a bull was running, causing panic among the crowd. However, officials and organisers swiftly intervened, and the situation was brought under control without any injuries.

Elaborate security measures were implemented to prevent untoward incidents. More than 100 police personnel, including the Assistant Deputy Superintendent of Police (ADSP), were deployed to supervise the event and maintain law and order.

The festival concluded without any major mishaps, marking it as a successful and well-organised celebration of rural tradition.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I respect our traditions, the incident with the children entering the arena is deeply concerning. No tradition is worth risking a child's life. The organisers must ensure such lapses in security are never repeated. Safety first, always.
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Rohit P
A Bajaj Pulsar as first prize? That's a proper Indian prize! 😂 Good to see the event was a success. Bringing people from different states together for sport is always a positive thing. Hope the bulls were treated well throughout.
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Anjali F
Over 350 bulls and 4000 people! It's heartening to see such rural traditions thriving. These festivals are crucial for preserving our local identities. Kudos to the officials for the medical checks and security deployment.
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Siddharth J
The scale is impressive—bulls from multiple districts and even neighbouring states. This shows how these events boost local tourism and economy. 85 prizes distributed means many participants got recognition, which is great.
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Kavya N
As someone from a city, reading about these vibrant village festivals makes me want to experience them. It's a different world of community, sport, and celebration. Glad it ended safely. 🙏

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