January
04
/ 2026
National desk:
Tamil Nadu’s first Jallikattu event of 2026 was inaugurated at 8 am on Saturday at Thatchankurichi near Gandharvakottai, amid elaborate security arrangements and strict adherence to government norms.
The bull-taming sport was inaugurated by S Regupathy, Minister for Natural Resources, and Siva V Meyyanathan, Minister for Backward Classes Welfare, in the presence of the Pudukkottai District Collector and senior police officials.
The event is being held as part of the annual St. Vinnerppu Church festival and is organised by villagers of Thatchankurichi. The Jallikattu is being conducted following the issuance of the Government Order dated December 31, 2025, permitting the conduct of the sport for the year.
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