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Trichy's First Jallikattu of 2024 Held in New Permanent Arena with 750 Bulls

The first Jallikattu event of the year was held grandly at Periya Suryur in Trichy, connected to a local temple festival. It was conducted in a newly constructed permanent arena, a project sanctioned for ₹3 crore following a petition from villagers. The arena features enhanced safety measures, a dedicated bull release point, and spectator galleries. The competition saw 750 bulls and 500 tamers, with a car awarded as the first prize.

Key Points: Trichy Jallikattu 2024: New Arena, 750 Bulls, 500 Tamers

  • First Jallikattu of the year held in Trichy
  • New permanent arena built with ₹3 crore sanction
  • 750 bulls and 500 tamers participated
  • Top prize is a car, second prize a two-wheeler
  • Event inaugurated by Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin
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Tamil Nadu: Trichy holds the year's first Jallikattu with 750 bulls, 500 tamers

The year's first major Jallikattu in Trichy featured 750 bulls & 500 tamers in a newly inaugurated permanent arena, with a car as the top prize.

"The construction has now been completed, and the newly built Jallikattu arena was recently inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister."

Trichy, January 16

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.

The event commenced with the ceremonial release of the temple bull, followed by an oath taken by the bull tamers. District Collector Saravanan flagged off the competition, marking the official start of Trichy district's first Jallikattu of the year.

- ANI

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Vikram M
While I respect the cultural significance, I hope the safety of both the bulls and the tamers is the absolute top priority. The article mentions safety arrangements, which is reassuring. The sport must evolve with modern animal welfare standards.
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Rohit P
750 bulls and 500 tamers! That's a massive scale. Good to see the government investing ₹3 crore in a permanent facility. This will help regulate the event properly and boost local tourism. The car as first prize is a nice touch!
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Ananya R
The connection to the temple festival and the Tamil month Thai makes it so special. It's more than a competition; it's a community event rooted in our agrarian lifestyle. Presenting veshtis and sarees to all participants is a beautiful traditional gesture.
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David E
Visiting from Canada and had the chance to witness this last year. The energy is incredible! The new arena with proper galleries is a welcome upgrade. It's a powerful display of skill and courage. Hope to visit again.
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Karthik V
I appreciate the government's support in preserving this tradition. However, I sincerely hope the allocated funds are used transparently and the construction quality is maintained. Sometimes these projects face issues later. Let's ensure it's done right.

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