Jallikattu Begins At Avaniyapuram Village In Madurai: Tamil Nadu

Amid rising cases of Covid-19, the Jallikattu competition began at Avaniyapuram Village In Madurai district at 8 am. The Tamil Nadu government had allowed 300 bulls and 150 spectators. During the event, hundreds of villagers gathered on the roof and outside the barricades. "We are happy that the government has allowed the conduct of Jallikattu in the state," one bull owner said. The Jallikattu competition is conducted on Pongal festival.