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What happened
Avaniapuram jallikattu in Madurai was held on January 15, 2026 and was largely free of adverse incidents, though nearly 60 people, including bull-tamers and spectators, sustained minor injuries. The event was flagged off at 7.15 a.m. by Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration P. Moorthy, and bull-tamers took an oath for a safe event. A total of 939 bulls and 561 bull-tamers participated in an 11-round event that concluded around 7 p.m., with medical checkups for participants and fitness tests for bulls.
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Key insights
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Safety measures were implemented at the venue: Medical checkups for participants, fitness tests for bulls, police deployment, Red Cross volunteers, Animal Husbandry examinations, ambulances, and fire engines were in place during the event.
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A digital scoreboard was used for transparency: A digital scoreboard was introduced to ensure transparency during the event.
Takeaways
Avaniapuram jallikattu in Madurai ran from morning to evening with nearly 60 minor injuries reported and winners named for bull-taming and best bulls.