Pune is famous for many things, and one of the most notable is the Puneri Patis, the distinctive boards found throughout the city. Without these boards, Pune would be incomplete.
Known for their satirical notices and puns, these boards are used for asking people not to park their vehicles in front of gates or not to place their footwear. They are often used as advertising campaigns and cultural and political slugfests.
Now, Pune Metro has come up with Puneri Patis. They are informal notice boards put up using this format.
While one board reads:
Thamba!
Metro sutli asel tar ugach palapal karu naka.
Metro sutli tari jag thambat nahi.
Pudhchi yenarach ahe.
English Translation: Wait!
Don't run around unnecessarily if the metro is out.
Even if the metro is out, the world doesn't stop.
The next one is coming.
Aika!
Ugach mothyane gani lavun
sangeetprem dakhavu naka,
Punyat saglech dardi aahet.
Headphones vapra.
English Translation: Listen!
Don't show your love for music by playing songs too loudly.
Everyone in Pune is music lover.
Use headphones.
Suchna
Darwaje automatic ahet,
shakti pradarshan kelyane,
ughad band honar nhit
English Translation: Notice!
The doors are automatic, you can't apply force and open or close them.
Metro posted these boards on X and Instagram and asked, "How did you like the Puneri 'Metro Patya'?" They have even asked for part two with more Patis.
