✍️ Petition to Ban Dolby / DJ / Speaker Walls in Public Festival Processions
Dear Citizens,
Our festivals are meant to be a source of joy, devotion, and cultural pride. But in recent years, the increasing use of Dolby systems, DJs, and giant speaker walls during public processions has caused serious harm to our society.
These sound systems have led to:
- Severe inconvenience to residents
- Damage to public and private property
- Health hazards like hearing loss, stress, and disturbed sleep
- Complete disruption of traffic and public safety
To address these problems, Kalaawant Trust has prepared a memorandum urging the government to act. In support of this, we are conducting a public signature campaign, and the collected signatures will be submitted to the Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Our Key Demands:- A strict ban on DJs, Dolby systems, and large sound setups during religious and cultural festival processions, anniversaries of great leaders, and public parades.
- Promotion of traditional instruments and art forms in processions.
- Creation of a regulatory framework to effectively control noise pollution.
We strongly believe that festivals can and should be celebrated with devotion, discipline, and dignity — without harming citizens or the environment.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 14, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
September 14, 2025
1,461 Comments
The DJs should be stopped. Iwas caught at Dashbhuja Ganpati at 8.30 pm on 6th September, 2025. Heart started beating fast due to the noise. Luckily we got a metro to go away from this. This was a terrific experience. So please stop this noise pollution
Dhol Pathak should be promoted because as a vadak i have seen people drinking and dancing in front of DJ’s and also misbehave with girls and that is so disturbing and my suggestion is to promote dhol tasha because it shows our culture it promotes our culture
The DJ noise levels go several times more than the permissible levels and are deafening. Also the vulgarity of the songs is shameful. The traditional dhol tasha or such traditional music is welcome. I vote against the DJ and loud speakers
"This is not against DJ owners, but against the uncontrolled noise that harms health, disturbs students, patients, and the environment. Music should bring joy, not pollution. Let’s support a sound culture that respects peace and balance."
This is absolutely necessary, the DJs are ruining our culture and historic practises that make up our foundation as Punekar. The modernization in devotion isn't needed, we should just stick to our roots we can set a better example for future generations.
In support of promoting dhol Tasha and not dj
आमचा या उपक्रमाला शंभर टक्के पाठिंबा आहे
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✍️ Petition to Ban Dolby / DJ / Speaker Walls in Public Festival Processions
Dear Citizens,
Our festivals are meant to be a source of joy, devotion, and cultural pride. But in recent years, the increasing use of Dolby systems, DJs, and giant speaker walls during public processions has caused serious harm to our society.
These sound systems have led to:
- Severe inconvenience to residents
- Damage to public and private property
- Health hazards like hearing loss, stress, and disturbed sleep
- Complete disruption of traffic and public safety
To address these problems, Kalaawant Trust has prepared a memorandum urging the government to act. In support of this, we are conducting a public signature campaign, and the collected signatures will be submitted to the Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Our Key Demands:- A strict ban on DJs, Dolby systems, and large sound setups during religious and cultural festival processions, anniversaries of great leaders, and public parades.
- Promotion of traditional instruments and art forms in processions.
- Creation of a regulatory framework to effectively control noise pollution.
We strongly believe that festivals can and should be celebrated with devotion, discipline, and dignity — without harming citizens or the environment.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 14, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
September 14, 2025
1,461 Comments
It should be banned with immediate effect irrespective of the occasion, includes all festivals, cultural events, jayanti, punyatithi, inauguration, birthday celebration, pooja, procession, wedding and so on and so forth. Civilians have the right to peaceful living.
The DJs should be stopped. Iwas caught at Dashbhuja Ganpati at 8.30 pm on 6th September, 2025. Heart started beating fast due to the noise. Luckily we got a metro to go away from this. This was a terrific experience. So please stop this noise pollution
Dhol Pathak should be promoted because as a vadak i have seen people drinking and dancing in front of DJ’s and also misbehave with girls and that is so disturbing and my suggestion is to promote dhol tasha because it shows our culture it promotes our culture
The DJ noise levels go several times more than the permissible levels and are deafening. Also the vulgarity of the songs is shameful. The traditional dhol tasha or such traditional music is welcome. I vote against the DJ and loud speakers
"This is not against DJ owners, but against the uncontrolled noise that harms health, disturbs students, patients, and the environment. Music should bring joy, not pollution. Let’s support a sound culture that respects peace and balance."
This is absolutely necessary, the DJs are ruining our culture and historic practises that make up our foundation as Punekar. The modernization in devotion isn't needed, we should just stick to our roots we can set a better example for future generations.
In support of promoting dhol Tasha and not dj
आमचा या उपक्रमाला शंभर टक्के पाठिंबा आहे
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It should be banned with immediate effect irrespective of the occasion, includes all festivals, cultural events, jayanti, punyatithi, inauguration, birthday celebration, pooja, procession, wedding and so on and so forth. Civilians have the right to peaceful living.