Desert Festival Jaisalmer - Travel Information
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The Desert Festival in Jaisalmer Rajasthan will revive the enchantment and vividness of the desert City-Jaisalmer. The sand dunes, sunrise and sunset, colorful events in the evenings at the Jaisalmer during the Desert Festival display its charms to the world every year.
The Desert Festival is rather an extravaganza of color, music and festivity, which is celebrated during February or the Hindu month of Magha.
Desert Festival in Jaisalmer Rajasthan has on display, some of the most warmly conserved components of Rajasthan’s rich culture. The Warmth, hospitality and cheerfulness of the people of this region of Rajasthan is truly mesmerizing. They will welcome you from the depth of their hearts. The landscapes are amazing and you would definitely like to photograph the typical Rajasthani turbaned, tall, handsome man with long moustaches and the flowing beard. This would remind you of scenes shot umpteen times in Bollywood and Hollywood set in the backdrop of the romantic golden sands.
Desert Festival in Jaisalmer Rajasthan has on display, some of the most warmly conserved components of Rajasthan’s rich culture. The Warmth, hospitality and cheerfulness of the people of this region of Rajasthan is truly mesmerizing. They will welcome you from the depth of their hearts. The landscapes are amazing and you would definitely like to photograph the typical Rajasthani turbaned, tall, handsome man with long moustaches and the flowing beard. This would remind you of scenes shot umpteen times in Bollywood and Hollywood set in the backdrop of the romantic golden sands.
You will be enthralled by watching the spirited villagers participating in the Desert festival, attired in their colorful best, with their camels swinging to the high pitched musical instruments. The echo of the sounds is spread in the tranquil desert which is very captivating. You cannot avoid tapping your feet to peppy Rajasthani folk music.
Some of the main attractions of the Jaisalmer desert Festival include Gair dancers of Barmer and the Fire Dancers. The tourists like them very much. Their thrill intensifies with interesting competitions like the Maru-Shri or Mr. Desert competition and the turban-tying contest. There is a tug of war competition where the Indians compete with Foreigners which aggravates the excitement and fun of the festival.
There is yet another interesting event of the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer Rajasthan and that is the moustache competition. Prize is awarded to the man with the longest moustache. You would love to see the thrilling Camel Race, camel Polo in the festival. This is real fun.
The grand finale of Jaisalmer Desert Festival is a trip to the Sam sand dunes on the moonlight night, where one can also experience the pleasure of a camel ride. The folk artistes performing on the sand dunes take the exhilaration to its peak.
TOURIST RECEPTION CENTRE, JAISALMER Tel. : 02992-252406
Volvo Bus Timings to Jaisalmer
How to Reach Jaisalmer
Jeep Safari in Jaisalmer
Accommodations in Jaisalmer
REST HOUSE
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1
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Circuit House
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252566
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2
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Moomal Tourist Bung.
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252392
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3
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Dak Bungalow
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252360
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4
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Inspection Bungalow, MES
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252245
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5
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C.A.D. Rest House
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250473
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6
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I.G.N.P. Rest House
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252224
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7
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Oil India Guest House
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252497
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8
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Jain Bhawan
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252404
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9
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Mahaveer Bhawan
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252330
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10
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Kashiram Dharamshala
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252529
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11
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Bhatia Bagechi
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253742
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12
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Maheshwari Seva Sadan
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252884
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12
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Maheshwari Seva Sadan
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252884
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CONTACT NUMBERS HOTELS IN JAISALMER
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1
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Adventure
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252558
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2
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Akashdeep
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251460
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3
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Anurag
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252596
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4
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Cross Country
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251060, 251061,
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5
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Deepak
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252665
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6
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Devki Niwas
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252599
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7
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Dhola-Maru
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252761, 252863
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8
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Fort Rajwada
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253233, 253533
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9
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Fort Rajwada
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10
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Fort View
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252214
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11
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Giriraj Palace
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252268
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12
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Golden City
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251664, 255276
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13
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Gorbandh Palace
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253801, 253809
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14
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Haveli
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252552
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15
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Heena
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251390
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16
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Heritage Inn
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250901, 250902, 250903,
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17
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Himmatgarh Palace
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252003, 252004,
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18
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Jaisal Palace
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252717
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19
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Jawahar Niwas Palace
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252208, 253540
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20
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Kanishaka Restaurant
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9001467377
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21
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Mahadev Palace
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253789
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22
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Mandir Palace
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252788
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23
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Maru Palace
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250713
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24
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Narain Niwas
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252408, 252362 (F-252101)
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25
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Narain Vilas
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252283
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26
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Neeraj
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252442
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27
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Panihari
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252836, 252974
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28
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Paradise
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252674
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29
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Payal
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251231
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30
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Peacock
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250039
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31
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Pleasure
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252323
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32
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Pooja
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252608
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33
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Priya
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252755
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34
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Rajwada Palace
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253233
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35
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Rangmahal
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250907, 250908
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36
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Rawalkot
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250444, 252638
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37
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Ringo Guest House
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251627
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38
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Safari
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251464
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39
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Samrat
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251498
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40
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Sunray
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252270
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41
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Swastika
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252483
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42
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Thar
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252213, 252497
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43
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Trio Restaurant
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252733, 253233
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Important Numbers Jaisalmer
STD Code : 02992
Office
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Telephone Numbers
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District Magistrate
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252201
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SP
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252233
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PRO, Jaisalmer
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252377
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Tourist Reception Centre
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1364
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252406
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Police Control Room
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100
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252322
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Civil Defence control Room
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252352
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Ambulance
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102
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252343
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Fire Brigade
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101
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252352
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District Hospital
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252343
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Circuit House
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252566
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RTDC Hotel Moomal Jaisalmer
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252392
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Railway Inquiry Jaisalmer
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131
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252354, 251541
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Central Bus Stand Jaisalmer Inquiry
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253141
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