Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Nagpur Residents March Against Noise Pollution Before Ganesh Festival
People in Nagpur held a quiet march to protest very loud music and noise.
They said the protest is not against any religion or festival.
The organizer said elderly people, patients, pregnant women and young children are worried about the noise.
He also raised concerns about laser lights.
The march took place before the Ganesh festival.
It came one day after Nagpur’s Marbat festival.
The Marbat festival includes large processions and giant effigies.
People say celebrations should continue, but with less noise and fewer harmful effects.
The organizer said restrictions mentioned in a court order will continue in the future.
Nagpur residents held a silent march on Sunday against rising noise pollution and high-decibel music systems.
Organizer Sandeep Joshi said elderly people, patients, pregnant women and small children support the movement.
Joshi said the protest is not against any festival, religion or political party.
Residents raised concerns about possible harm from loud music and laser beams, including damage to eardrums and retinas.
The march followed Nagpur’s Marbat festival, which featured large crowds, loud music, slogans and effigy processions.
- Who
- Nagpur residents, led by protest organizer Sandeep Joshi.
- What
- A silent march against rising noise pollution and high-decibel music systems.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, 2026, ahead of the Ganesh festival and one day after the Marbat festival.
- Where
- Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Residents said loud music and laser beams may harm elderly people, patients, pregnant women and children; they emphasized that the protest is not against any festival, religion or political party.
- Protest type
- Silent march
- Main concern
- Noise pollution and high-decibel music systems
- Organizer
- Sandeep Joshi
- Location
- Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Timing
- Ahead of the Ganesh festival
- Related event
- The centuries-old Marbat festival took place the previous day
- Festival activities
- Processions, giant effigies, loud music, slogans and effigy burning