It is just intolerable

India
December 21, 2012 4:06am CST
I hate noise; since last 15 days several marriage functions are held here; they play music and disco at very high volume through loud speakers. There is a so called ‘God-man’ near my house; he deliver talks on religious topics to gatherings on his very big roof top; he too uses loud speakers at high volume; such that others can hear it. There is a mosque 200 meters from my home; they recite prayers over loud speaker at high volume. This was renovated recently; so they are celebrating using loud speakers at high volume. Worst was 20/12/12 those who were praying, those who were merrymaking ; all used loud speakers at full volume enough to tear ones ear drums. [b]As per rules loud speakers are to be used at certain intensity and during certain hours; none observes that. I feel sad over the matter; feel helpless. What about you? Please share your views and comments on this ‘noise pollution’.[/b] Kalyani 21/12/12 [i][/i]
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Sreekala
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
21 Dec 12
Dear Maa, Here it is marriage season in the north and you know the music and other things when the functions are going on. Everyday, that also in night, the noise of that drums which accompany the bridegroom, apart from the music, is very annoying. An temple with facilities of conducting marriage ceremony is near to our home and most of the time there is some function along with music. In other side every Sunday there is some religious prayers are going on with loud applause and songs. However, we have to tolerate all these as every one has the right to do according to their beliefs and trust.
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sweety_81
@sweety_81 (2124)
• India
21 Dec 12
I think there is nothing wrong in celebrating, but at least, the sound volumes should not be as high as to wake up people even 2 kilometres away!
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
We have to keep quiet as religion comes in between. Thanks for sharing.Cheers
Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
The modern DJ with huge speakers can reach 5 kilometers or more
Jenny1015
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
21 Dec 12
I think I'd go crazy if I were in your place with all those noise. Sometimes, just the mere shouting of 3 kids could make me feel bad, how much more can those noise you can can make me feel? There should be an ordinance which should limit the volume of speakers being used. This could cause a lot of people to have headache and could be irritable as well.
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
Rules are there but who obeys? Thanks for sharing.Cheers
tigeraunt
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
23 Dec 12
hi kal, you can hardly call it merry making when it is very very loud that it makes the people around hate the sound instead of love it. i for one do not like noise especially when i am working on something or concentrating so that i could finish the job. i guess, people now are just not sensitive enough to think of other people beside themselves. ann
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
24 Dec 12
Dear Anny I really feel sad and upset. Thanks for sharing your views. MERRY XMAS
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theSids
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
21 Dec 12
Dear madam Rules? In India They are only applicable for the posh not for us the common people... These rules are also mentioned here at Bhubaneswar. And they are always misused by the keepers of the law... those who break them, always know that they can easily get away paying some small amounts (read bribes) to the cops... and then they (the cops) will not interfere
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
You are right Sid During my visits i have seen that in the meetings organised by the politicians , demonstrators etc.. Thanks for sharing.Cheers
rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Dec 12
Here in our country if that happens kalyni, you can be complained to the community leader. And if they persist, they will be banned from doing so next time. Sometimes, we have to consider the welfare of other people too. Specially, when it's already night time and it's time to sleep.
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
Here they do it even whole night, i get upset.. Thanks for sharing.Cheers
louievill
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
23 Dec 12
although i believe that people have the right to express what they want, i am also for respecting the right of the individual to privacy, there is such a thing as religious freedom but there is a thin line separating it from crap and noise pollution, convert one of your rooms to sound proof, think we can do very little when religious, clerics and mass followers are involved.
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
24 Dec 12
Hi lou Making a room sound proof seems a good suggestion to me. Thanks. MERRY XMAS
sweety_81
@sweety_81 (2124)
• India
21 Dec 12
Unfortunately, in India, people do not consider others' problems in such cases. If someone scolds them, they would say stuff like it is our democratic right and so on, or why are we troubling them. I have seen arrogance of religious pundits at religious meetings, who do not lessen the sound volume, even if someone requests them. Many people instead support such noise. They do not think this noise could cause discomfort to the elderly, or the children, or those preparing for examinations. I feel people should be more sensible. However, who would sensitize them, but their own inner self?
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
sweety I agree with you, the devotee of those so called babas and matas support them, they are another class of mad persons, self centered Thanks for sharing.Cheers.
macdingolinger
@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
21 Dec 12
That sounds like it is very annoying! Does this go on all day long? Here we have noise laws, but for the most part they are only enforced after 10 o'clock at night. Then you have to be quiet until about 6 or 7 the next morning. If you are too loud during the night you can get a ticket for disturbing the peace. But during the day I do not think they can give you a ticket.
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
Here we have rules too, none can use loud speakers after 10pm till 6am, no loud speakers near educational institutions or hospitals etc. Thanks for sharing.Cheers
bluespygirl
@bluespygirl (2112)
• Philippines
21 Dec 12
I would be irritavle and annoed if I live in your area! There is a community church of a certain religion who makes loud noises with their instruments but they are allowed to make noise during sundays only. It is agreed by the neighborhood and the church officials. I don't know where they practice but that is what they had agreed. I mean, we are entitled to what we have in our neighborhood. During events -- marriage ceremonies, birthdays, usually there are videokes and loud musics here in our town. But what agreed here is that they have certain time only. If they want it to extend, they should minimise their noises.
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Kalyni2011
@Kalyni2011 (3496)
• India
22 Dec 12
Thanks for sharing in details.Rules are there about time, about volume of sound, but very few obey LOLCheers