Pune, Aug. 15 -- In a unique initiative aimed at promoting cultural authenticity and reducing noise pollution, 25 prominent mandals across Pune joined hands to celebrate Dahi Handi together at a single venue.

The program is being organised under the banner of the Punit Balan group.

The Festival Head and Trustee of Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh Mandal, Punit Balan, who is spearheading the effort for the initiative, speaking to ANI, said that the celebrations would typically focus on the traditional music and instruments and break away from the DJ revelry.

"Breaking away from the trend of DJ-led revelry, this year's celebrations will focus on traditional music and instruments such as dhol-tasha, lezim, and band, along with performanc...