Rohit Tilak
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Tilak told reporters, “When Lokmanya Tilak started public celebrations of Ganeshotsav, he had a clear vision of uniting people against Britishers. He said, “It creates nuisance for the common people. Following Peth resident Vidyanand Bapat’s stand against noise pollution, several citizens have come forth to support him, conducting rallies in various city areas over the last few weeks. A day after one such march attended by hundreds of people in Shivajinagar, Tilak extended support to the demand. He wanted a people’s movement for the freedom struggle and thought this festival is the best platform to bring the masses together. “While the tradition of celebrating Ganeshotsav should continue, the use of DJs and loudspeakers during the festival is not at all acceptable. When people come together for a religious purpose, using DJs and dancing in front of the idol on random songs is wrong and should stop,” he added. Tilak urged Ganapati mandals to voluntarily take a call on avoiding use of DJs. Taking note of its adverse effects, even Supreme Court had to intervene. Mandals should take the initiative and stop using DJs. We can avoid use of DJs but still celebrate the festival in a traditional manner,” he added. Download the TOI App.
Pune: A descendant of freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who started ‘sarvajanik’ (public) celebrations of Ganeshotsav for social unity, Kesariwada Ganapati president Rohit Tilak on Monday supported the demand for a ban on DJs and speaker systems during festivals. He said public celebrations of festivals like Ganeshotshav are necessary even today to unite people of the country. “During Lokmanya Tilak’s era, the challenges were different, but we need unity today as well.