{
  "id": 5953634,
  "title": "No DJ, plasma displays during Ganesh festival in Belagavi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/no-dj-plasma-displays-during-ganesh-festival-in-belagavi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T09:52:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/no-dj-plasma-displays-during-ganesh-festival-in-belagavi/article71434798.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Belagavi police have announced strict measures for the upcoming Ganesh festival, prohibiting the use of high-decibel loudspeakers, disc jockey systems, and plasma/laser displays. Police Commissioner Prakash Nikam emphasized the importance of adhering to court judgments and police guidelines, urging Ganesh Mandals to follow the rules regarding routes, pollution norms, and other regulations. The Commissioner also expressed concern over the prolonged duration of the immersion procession, which can cause inconvenience to the public, especially senior citizens, the sick, and children. The use of loudspeakers has increased, leading to noise pollution, and DJs will not be allowed during the idol arrival processions. Plasma and laser displays are also banned due to the risk of light pollution and eye damage. The police are preparing for the event, considering inputs from various sources, and have urged Mandals to avoid last-minute changes to procession routes to prevent law-and-order issues. Proper planning and adherence to rules are crucial to ensure peaceful celebrations and avoid repercussions beyond Belagavi, as incidents in the city could affect the normal life in three States.",
  "summary": "Belagavi police have issued a set of guidelines for the Ganesh Mandals",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}