Pune's public Ganeshotsav could be heading back to its traditional and cultural roots, with a growing movement against DJs and excessive sound systems during processions. Punit Balan, trustee of the Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust, believes the transition has already begun and Pune can become completely DJ-free by 2031. 

In an interaction with mid-day, Balan spoke about the need to preserve the original character of Pune’s public Ganeshotsav, the 1892 Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati idol, the Trust’s DJ-free campaign and its initiatives for this year’s festival.