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Jallikattu (Bull Taming) an ancient sport of Tamils

Saravanaraj writes from Madurai: The sport of taming bulls known as Jallikattu is an ancient sport of the Tamils that has survived for more than 1500 years. There is historic evidence that bull taming was practiced in Tamilnadu 1500 years before and there are cave drawings and inscriptions found in various places in Tamilnadu that dates [...]

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Lavi Fair concludes

November 15, 2011 No Comment

Shimla: Centuries old traditional Four-day long International Lavi Fair concluded at Rampur Bushehr last evening with the cultural evening. Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, was the Chief Guest. Chief Minister congratulated the district administration for successfully organizing the fair with local participation. He said that Lavi Fair happened to be the centuries old traditional [...]

Renuka fair commenced with great enthusiasm & fervor

November 5, 2011 No Comment

Renuka Ji [Himachal Pradesh]: Week long International Shri Renuka Ji fair today commenced with great enthusiasm and traditional fervor. The fair starts with the arrival of palanquin of Lord Parshuram from Jamu Koti village temple in the mela ground at Renuka Ji. Renuka Ji fair is the biggest annual congregation of devotees in the district Sirmour [...]

Andhra CM agreed to release 60 crores for Medaram festival

October 17, 2011 No Comment

HYDERABAD (Andhra Pradesh): The Chief Minister Sri N Kiran Kumar Reddy today directed that all preparations for the Samnmakka Saralamma Jathra at Medaram should be completed 15 days before in all aspects. The Chief Minister today held a detailed review meeting on the various works to be completed and preparations to be undertaken for the [...]