{
  "id": 7056770,
  "title": "Charcha Time: How Loud Is Too Loud For Ganeshotsav?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/charcha-time-how-loud-is-too-loud-for-ganeshotsav",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T03:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/charcha-time-how-loud-is-too-loud-for-ganeshotsav"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Residents of Pune have expressed concerns over the excessive noise during Ganeshotsav, questioning whether celebrations are becoming too loud. Satya Tirtharaj Ghosal, a moderator, emphasizes that festivity should not be synonymous with noise. He argues that while music, laughter, and togetherness are integral to festivals, there's a fine line between celebratory sound and excessive noise.\n\nPushkar Shrotri, an actor and director, stresses that a festival should evoke emotion and togetherness, not just noise. He believes a festival can be as joyful and vibrant without crossing the decibel limit. He argues that DJs and loudspeakers blaring music for extended periods, particularly late at night, can disrupt others' lives, such as those taking exams, undergoing medical emergencies, or requiring sleep.\n\nSanket Malgundkar, treasurer of Shree Ganeshotsav Mandal Girgaoncha Raja, believes that tradition is about why we celebrate, not how loud we can be. He urges that while culture, rituals, and enthusiasm can be preserved, consideration for seniors, children, patients, and neighbors is crucial. He proposes stopping the question, \"How loud was our music?\" and instead asking, \"How many people did we make happy?\"\n\nMalika Nair, a postgraduate student, values the combination of music, traditions, food, and family time. She acknowledges that while music and DJs can enhance the atmosphere, there's a risk of the festivities becoming too loud. She suggests a balance between energy and comfort, keeping traditions while minimizing unnecessary noise.\n\nKrisha Shah, a postgraduate student, values the balance between energy and comfort. She acknowledges that social media encourages organizers to create bigger and more elaborate events, but she advocates for controlling volume and permitted timings to ensure both celebration and peace coexist. She believes that celebration and consideration are not mutually exclusive.",
  "summary": "Pune residents raise concerns over excessive noise during Ganeshotsav. With DJs, sound boxes and amplified music becoming increasingly central to festivities, the question about where celebration ends and disturbance begins. Satya Tirtharaj Ghosal moderates a debate Pushkar Shrotri, Actor & Director Celebration should not become someone else's suffering. For me, a festival is about emotion,…",
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  "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."
}