Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Pune Residents Seek Noise Control as Ganesh Festival Approaches
Pune residents are concerned about the loud noise from dhol-tasha drum practices happening before the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
These drums, part of a traditional Indian music style, create a lot of noise, which is bothering people living nearby.
The noise is affecting the health and concentration of some, including elderly individuals, students, and those with health issues.
Authorities are being asked to set rules and monitor the noise levels.
However, a recent court decision has made it harder to control the noise.
Some drum groups are trying to reduce noise by using special covers.
The main goal is to find a balance so everyone can enjoy the festival without health problems.
Pune residents are urging noise regulations due to dhol-tasha rehearsals before the Ganesh festival.
Dhol-tasha is a traditional Maharashtrian musical ensemble contributing to noise pollution in residential areas.
Residents, including senior citizens and students, report health and concentration issues due to high noise levels.
The Supreme Court stayed an NGT order that would have imposed sound monitoring and group size limits.
Some dhol-tasha groups are adopting noise-dampening practices to reduce noise pollution.
- Who
- Residents of Pune and dhol-tasha groups.
- What
- Residents are requesting noise regulations for dhol-tasha rehearsals.
- When
- Ganesh Chaturthi festival is approaching, and practices have started.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- To mitigate health issues and disturbance caused by excessive noise from rehearsals.
Resident Concerns
Dhol-Tasha Groups
Health and Wellbeing
Resident Concerns
Noise from dhol-tasha rehearsals is causing health problems, including increased stress, sleep disruption and hearing damage.
Dhol-Tasha Groups
Dhol-tasha groups need dedicated practice spaces away from residential areas.
Regulatory Action
Resident Concerns
Residents feel that authorities do not take their pleas into consideration.
Dhol-Tasha Groups
Authorities need to implement regulations to limit the impact of the noise pollution.
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Location
- Pune
- Musical ensemble
- Dhol-tasha
- Health Concerns
- Stress, sleep disruption, and hearing damage
- Court decision
- Supreme Court stayed NGT order on noise monitoring
- Dhol-tasha practices
- Occurring before and during Ganesh Chaturthi