Chennai, January 15: Traditional bull-taming event 'Jallikattu' began in Avaniapuram, Madurai on Tuesday amid great fervour and enthusiasm. Gaiety and valour marked the conduct of 'Jallikattu' today in several parts of southern India. Scores of spectators also thronged at places and cheered competitors.  On Monday, three participants were injured in the bull-taming sport that was organised in connection with Pongal harvest festivities at Thachankurichi in the district Monday. Jallikattu Then And Now: Objection, Agitation, Legislation - A Flashback. 

Police said the injured were treated at the government hospital. During the event on Monday, more than 120 people participated in the event in which 453 bulls were used. Hundreds of spectators were present and arrangements had been made in such a way to ensure their safety. Pongal 2019 Wishes in Tamil & Telugu: WhatsApp Stickers, Messages, SMS, Facebook Status, GIF Image Greetings to Wish on Thai Pongal.

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The sport is traditionally held during the harvest festival 'Pongal' in mid-January especially in southern districts. The bull-taming event marked its return on a full scale this year after remaining banned following a Supreme Court order in May 2014. The Tamil Nadu government in 2017 had brought an ordinance to facilitate its conduct at the height of a massive protest held at Marina Beach in Chennai and several places across the state.

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