Shivamogga DC bans the use of DJ during Ganesh Chaturthi, Id Milad celebrations

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegade has issued an order banning the use of the disco jockey (DJ) system in the district between August 27 and September 15 during the Ganesh Chaturthi and Id Milad celebrations.

The Deputy Commissioner, on Tuesday, stated that the use of the DJ had been banned as a precautionary measure to maintain peace and order during the festivals in the district. The installation of Ganesh idols will begin on August 27, and the processions to mark its immersion will continue up to September 15. Similarly, the Id Milad processions will be held between September 5 and September 10 across the district.

The use of the DJ system during the celebrations would disturb the public, particularly students, aged people and patients under treatment, besides affecting the administration’s ability to maintain law and order. To ensure a peaceful celebration of the festivals, the administration made this decision, Mr. Hegade stated.

Further, the Deputy Commissioner has made the use of life jackets a must during the Ganesh idol immersion in water bodies in the district. He stated that if coracles were used for the immersion of idols, those engaged in the activity should wear life jackets. Besides that, expert swimmers should be present, he said.

The Deputy Commissioner said that these instructions are for the safety of the people taking part in the celebrations. He stated that the number of people on each coracle should not exceed four. A few years ago, 12 people died after a coracle capsized at Hadonahalli during one such instance.