A video of a Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in the India Bazaar parking lot in Lewisville, Texas, complete with dhol tasha drummers, has stirred a fierce debate on X. Calling it a “public nuisance,” on X user urged authorities to intervene, while others defended the display as a heartfelt cultural expression.The original post by @avidandiya on X read: “This public nuisance in USA is becoming a habit by recently immigrated Indians… This is parking lot of India Bazaar in Lewisville Texas @LewisvilleTexas @LewisvillePD… We have enough temples to do all this, public nuisance shouldn’t be tolerated at any cost.” The post expressed frustration over what the user perceived as an unsanctioned public gathering, tagged city officials and police, and specifically criticised the use of a commercial parking area for religious festivities.Here is the post:This public nuisance in USA is becoming a habit by recently immigrated Indians, which needs to be stopped and reported.This is parking lot of India Bazaar in Lewisville Texas @LewisvilleTexas @LewisvillePD I am sure these people have no permission what so ever, I request you to… pic.twitter.com/1x85LJonP9— Avi Dandiya (@avidandiya) August 26, 2025Reactions to the post were sharply divided. “If it’s causing traffic and noise, someone has to address it,” one user said. Another user wrote, “It’s private property, not a venue.”On the other hand, many defended the gathering. “Who decides what’s a nuisance?” one X user asked.“This looks like a festive community gathering. Calling it a nuisance seems unfair and prejudiced,” commented another user. Many users warned against framing cultural rituals as disturbances, suggesting it bordered on stereotyping and cultural policing.Meanwhile, India Bazaar’s official website has promotional posts clearly mentioning Ganesh Chaturthi events featuring dhol tasha performances across multiple locations, including Lewisville, held on August 25 from 6 PM to 9 PM. The drums are an integral part of the devotional atmosphere, echoing celebratory traditions from India. India Bazaar promotional poster. Source: http://www.indiabazaardfw.comSo far, there’s no confirmation of any official action from India Bazaar or the Lewisville Police Department, and no mainstream US media outlet has covered the event, making the online debate its only public record.Earlier this month, a video showing firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department disrupting a havan, a Hindu ritual, performed at an Indian family’s house in Texas triggered a debate on social media. The viral clip showed the Indian family performing the puja ritual, and as the frame shifts, firefighters can be seen investigating the smoke-filled garage.Story continues below this adSeveral officials can be seen talking to the family to understand the situation. “Cultural misunderstanding 101: Hindu puja (not) emergency. When you’re having a Hindu housewarming puja and the fire department pulls up,” the text on the video read.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Ganesh ChaturthiTexas