Mumbai Ganpati Mandals Get Midnight Loudspeaker Permission

The Mumbai Suburban Collector has issued a notification allowing sarvajanik Ganeshotsav mandals to play loudspeakers until 12 midnight on four days of visarjan.

The notification, dated February 2, 2026, specifies that loudspeakers and amplifiers can be used from 6 am to 12 midnight on September 15, 18, 19, and 25.

These four days are part of the Ganeshotsav 2026 festival, which begins on September 14. The Ganpati visarjan processions are known to attract large crowds of devotees, who see off the deity with dance and music late into the night.

The government's permission to play loudspeakers till midnight has delighted the Ganpati mandals, who can now celebrate the festival with greater fervour.

According to Section 5(3) of the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000, loudspeakers and amplifiers can be used in public spaces for cultural and religious purposes from 6 am to 12 midnight.

The notification also clarifies that the use of loudspeakers is exempted from 6 am to 12 am on condition that the noise limit prescribed in the rules is maintained.

This means that the noise levels should not exceed the limits allowed by the union ministry, and the use of loudspeakers is not allowed in peace zones declared by the government.

The Bombay High Court's orders regarding noise pollution must also be respected.

The Ganpati festival is one of the most significant events in Mumbai's cultural calendar, and the permission to play loudspeakers till midnight is expected to add to the festivities.

The festival attracts millions of devotees, and the visarjan processions are a major part of the celebrations.

With the notification, the Ganpati mandals can now plan their celebrations with greater ease, knowing that they can use loudspeakers till midnight on the specified days.

This is a significant relief for the mandals, who had been seeking permission to play loudspeakers till late night.

The decision is expected to enhance the overall experience of the festival, which is a major part of Mumbai's cultural heritage.

In recent years, the Ganpati festival has become an integral part of Mumbai's identity, with the visarjan processions being a major attraction.

The permission to play loudspeakers till midnight is a welcome move, and is expected to add to the excitement and fervour of the festival.

The Ganeshotsav 2026 festival promises to be a grand affair, with the Ganpati mandals pulling out all the stops to make it a memorable event.

With the notification, the stage is set for a spectacular celebration, one that will be remembered for a long time to come.

The festival is a testament to the city's rich cultural diversity, and the permission to play loudspeakers till midnight is a fitting tribute to this iconic event.

As the city gears up for the festival, the Ganpati mandals are busy making preparations for the grand celebration.

The visarjan processions will be a major part of the festivities, and the permission to play loudspeakers till midnight will add to the excitement.

The Ganeshotsav 2026 festival is expected to be a grand success, with the Ganpati mandals and devotees coming together to celebrate this iconic event.

In the end, the permission to play loudspeakers till midnight is a significant move, one that will enhance the overall experience of the festival and add to the city's cultural heritage.