Wed Jan 15 17:01:24 UTC 2025: ## Madurai Jallikattu Draws Huge Crowds, Drone Use Causes Stir, and Protests Continue
**Madurai, Tamil Nadu, January 15, 2025** – The annual Jallikattu bull-taming events in Madurai, held on Mattu Pongal, drew massive crowds this week, with spectators taking to rooftops and employing drones for optimal viewing. While the aerial perspective offered by drones provided exciting footage, the close proximity of one drone to the audience caused a brief moment of unease among spectators in Avaniapuram.
Meanwhile, in Palamedu, residents climbed onto buildings to witness the event, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with cheers and the clicking of cameras. The excitement was briefly interrupted in Avaniapuram when a bull suffered cramps and had to be removed from the arena by ambulance for treatment, resulting in a temporary suspension of the event.
The Jallikattu events also served as a backdrop for ongoing protests against a proposed tungsten project. Attendees at the Palamedu event displayed banners and posters voicing their opposition to the controversial project, highlighting the continued public dissent against the initiative.
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