Pune IT Professional Turns Ganeshotsav Installation Into Road-Safety Appeal After Losing Mother In Traffic
Pune: What began as one of the most painful experiences of his life has now become a public message on road safety for Pune resident and IT professional Ravi Chauhan. After his mother died while her ambulance was caught in traffic on New Year’s Day, Chauhan has used his annual Ganeshotsav installation to highlight the city’s road conditions, traffic congestion and the need for motorists to give…
Pune resident and IT professional Ravi Chauhan turned his annual Ganeshotsav installation into a public appeal for road safety after losing his mother in a traffic accident. His mother's ambulance was stuck in traffic near Shiv Chhatrapati Chowk in Punawale, despite the ambulance siren and attempts from other vehicles to provide space.
The incident, which Chauhan describes as the "longest distance" he has ever experienced, motivated him to create a miniature version of a congested city as this year's theme. The installation features vehicles, pothole-ridden roads, construction workers, trucks, autos, and an ambulance caught in traffic. Chauhan imagines Ganpati addressing a meeting with his team of Mushaks, who then take action to manage traffic, repair potholes, and help a person who has fallen.
Chauhan emphasizes that everyone has a role to play in road safety, including the administration, contractors, and citizens. The installation, created at Chauhan's home in Hinjawadi, will be open to the public until September 25, with the hope that it will inspire a change in road safety behavior beyond the festivities of Ganeshotsav.
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