Jallikattu
has been known to be practiced during the Tamil classical period
(400-100 BC). It was common among the ancient people Aayars who lived
in the ‘Mullai’ geographical division of the ancient Tamil
country. Later, it became a platform for display of bravery and prize
money was introduced for participation encouragement. A seal from the
Indus valley civilization depicting the practice is preserved in the
national museum New Delhi. A cave painting in white kaolin discovered
near Madurai depicting a lone man trying to control a bull is
estimated to be about 2,500 years old.
Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu. It was the cultural capital of the country in 1790. Thanjavur gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it as their capital
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Saturday, 21 January 2017
Jallikattu Real Reason | Actors and Farmers supporting video | Jallikattu held in Madurai at jan 22
Real Reason for Protest Jallikattu | Amen PCA
Jallikattu
has been known to be practiced during the Tamil classical period
(400-100 BC). It was common among the ancient people Aayars who lived
in the ‘Mullai’ geographical division of the ancient Tamil
country. Later, it became a platform for display of bravery and prize
money was introduced for participation encouragement. A seal from the
Indus valley civilization depicting the practice is preserved in the
national museum New Delhi. A cave painting in white kaolin discovered
near Madurai depicting a lone man trying to control a bull is
estimated to be about 2,500 years old.
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