CHENNAI: While the traditional Jallikattu has spawned several heated debates across the country, superstar Rajinikanth backed the traditional Tamil sport saying keep up the traditions of our Tamil culture".
Before, traditional bull taming sport, south superstar Kamal Haasan openly batted for traditional bull taming sport. Besides, other south biggies such as Dhanush and Gautami too have lent their support to back Jallikattu.
Speaking at Vikatan Film Awards, Rajinikanth said, "Bring in whatever rules but jallikattu must be held to keep up the traditions of our Tamil culture."
The Supreme Court of India in May 2014 banned the practice of Jallikattu citing animal welfare issues. Jallikattu is an event celebrated in Tamil Nadu on Pongal where the bull is controlled.
It is the part of Maatu Pongal day celebrations. Bulls are bred specifically by people of the village for the event. A temple bull is like the head of all cattle in a village; special rituals will be performed for this temple bull during important days.
Earlier, Haasan openly supported the event saying, “If you want a ban on jallikattu, let's also ban biryani.” He added, “I'm a big fan of jallikattu. I'm probably one of few actors who've played jallikattu. Am a proud Tamilian, this is our culture.”
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