ANI reports: The bull-taming sport of Jallikattu is underway in Avaniapuram in Madurai district.

Around 1200 tamers and 950 bulls are participating in the event. 

The sport began at 8am, with the temple bull unleashed first. Vaadivasal, the entrance to the arena, was given a grand makeover and tall barricades were erected on both sides to prevent the bulls from barging into spectators. 

CCTV cameras have also been installed. 

The administration has deployed 15 medical teams, 20 ambulances at the spot.