Saturday, 23 November 2024
Saturday, 23 November 2024
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during the inauguration of a 'Jallikattu' arena named after his father and former state chief minister M. Karunanidhi, in Madurai district.
Among others, the complex has 'vaadivasal' (from where the bulls are released), waiting area for bulls, veterinary hospital and first aid centre and museum and the arena can hold about 5000 spectators.
A view of Jallikattu venue ahead of its inauguration by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, in Madurai. It has been established at an estimated cost of about Rs 62.78 crore.
People try to take control of a bull as they participate in the 'Jallikattu' event, at a newly-inaugurated arena.
Jallikattu is also known as 'aeruthazhuvuthal,' meaning embracing the bull.
