Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Pune Residents Voice Concerns Over Late Dhol-Tasha Practice
In Pune, people are getting ready for the Ganeshotsav festival.
Some groups practice playing drums (Dhol-Tasha) to get ready for the celebration.
However, these practices sometimes go on very late at night, past 10:30 pm.
This is bothering people who live nearby because it's noisy and makes it hard to sleep, especially for older people and kids.
People are asking the drum players to practice earlier in the day.
The city officials are working with the police to address the issue.
If the noise is too much, residents can call a special number to complain.
Dhol-Tasha practice in Pune for Ganeshotsav is extending late into the night.
Residents in areas like Dhankawadi, Sinhagad Road, and Kothrud are affected.
Late-night practice disturbs sleep and causes stress, especially for the elderly and children.
Residents have requested teams to shift practice timings earlier in the evening.
PMC has coordinated with the police, and residents can call 112 to report violations.
- Who
- Residents of Pune and Dhol-Tasha teams.
- What
- Late-night Dhol-Tasha practice causing disturbance.
- When
- Leading up to Ganeshotsav.
- Where
- Pune, specifically areas like Dhankawadi, Sinhagad Road, Kothrud, Satara Road, and Sahakar Nagar.
- Why
- To prepare for the Ganeshotsav festival.
Residents' Perspective
Dhol-Tasha Teams' Perspective
Practice Timing
Residents' Perspective
Loud practices disturb sleep and cause stress.
Dhol-Tasha Teams' Perspective
Dhol-Tasha teams need time and space to practice.
- Event
- Ganeshotsav
- Location
- Pune
- Issue
- Late-night Dhol-Tasha practice
- Affected Groups
- Senior citizens, children, working residents
- Complaint Number
- 112