The game of ‘Jallikattu’ is more than just a leisure recreation. The sport is a cultural and customary tradition of Tamil Nadu aimed at preserving the vitality and agile strength of the indigenous livestock
Tradition of Jallikattu finds mention in Sangam manuscripts and is known to have been in practice throughout Tamil classical period from 400 to 100 BCE. Therefore, state govt of TN had to come up with the amendments in 2017 to nullify ban imposed by 2014 verdict of Supreme Court
Customary practice of Jallikattu is an intrinsic cultural right of the people of Tamil Nadu and the courts should abstain from playing with the sentiments of the people as animal rights are being curtailed throughout the globe on many counts.
Earliest evidence of sporting event 'Bull leaping' is from India where it was enjoyed as a Sporting event.
In this #Harappan seal #H312 Man can be seen Bull Leaping. The Seal dates c.2600-1900 BCE. This is earliest of known records
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Second evidence of Bull Leaping is in this #Harappan seal #B335 where 'daring' Indian #Woman are enjoying the sport Banawali, (Near Dry bed Saraswati River), Haryana
ca.2300-1700 BCE
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Nearly 1600 bce-1450bce late Minoan were enjoying the Bull leaping sport.
This Bronze statue made from 'Lost Wax Technique' (An Indian Invention still used by #Nasa @NASA) depicts an acrobat somersaulting
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A 5000 years old sporting event Bull Leaping/sporting is still played by the name #Jallikattu in #India.
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