More than 700 bull-tamers participated in the events, which were witnessed by thousands of spectators.
Thirteen persons were killed and 27 injured in a collision between a government bus and a cement laden lorry at T Kallupatti, about 40 km from Madurai in Saturday, police said.
The atmosphere at the funeral was highly emotional with friends, relatives and locals bidding tearful farewell.
'While appreciating the cultural significance of Jallikattu, the PM observed that the matter is presently sub judice,' the PMO tweeted.
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