With the Ganesh festival set to begin on September 14, hundreds of Pune residents have protested against the use of high-decibel DJ systems and loud music during the celebrations and immersion processions.

The protesters gathered near Goodluck Cafe Chowk, a prominent city landmark, on Sunday and raised slogans demanding a complete ban on DJ sound systems during the festival. They said excessive noise has become a recurring problem in the city and is affecting residents' health and daily lives.