Jallikattu competition has started in Avaniyapuram in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. 1,100 bulls and 900 bull-keepers will participate in this event, in which strict rules and safety measures will be implemented. Let us tell you that the best bull winning in this competition will be given a tractor worth Rs 11 lakh as a prize. At the same time, the best bull-keeper will be given a car worth Rs 8 lakh and other prizes. Let us tell you that last year on 16 January 2024, Jallikattu was organized during Pongal in Palamedu, Tamil Nadu. During this, about 42 people including 14 animal trainers and 16 spectators were injured.

Jallikattu competition begins in Tamil Nadu

During the event, the best animal trainer who tamed 14 bulls and the owner of the best bull that could not be tamed were awarded the 'Chief Minister's Car' as prize money. Twelve bull owners were among the 42 people injured during the event at Palamedu. Jallikattu is organised every year in Palamedu during the Pongal (harvest) festival. Jallikattu was organised at Avaniyapuram in the district during this period too and the 'Grand Finale' was held at Alanganallur. P Prabhakaran of Madurai tamed 14 bulls and was declared the best animal trainer and was given the 'Chief Minister's Car' as the first prize. 

The splendor of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

Let us tell you that on 14th January, Pongal festival is being celebrated in South India. Whereas Makar Sankranti festival is being celebrated in North India. On this special occasion, Maha Kumbh has been organized in Prayagraj district. A large number of devotees are reaching Prayagraj to take Amrit Snan. During this time, the beauty of Prayagraj is worth seeing. Let us tell you that the state government hopes that more than 40 crore people will take a dip in the Sangam on the occasion of Kumbh this year. The administration and the state government have made a lot of preparations for this.