Introduction: Bringing Sacred Traditions to Your Foreign Home

Priya wiped a tear as she finished her morning prayers. It was Monday during Karthika Masam, and she desperately missed the temple bells and the sacred rituals from her hometown in Andhra Pradesh. Living in San Jose, California, with her young family, she yearned to perform Rudrabhishekam—the powerful ritual her grandmother had taught her to cherish. “Can I even do this here?” she wondered, looking at her small home altar.

If you’re an NRI living in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, or anywhere abroad, Priya’s struggle might resonate with you. The good news? You can absolutely perform authentic Rudrabhishekam at home during Karthika Masam with locally available materials. This comprehensive guide from NRIGlobe.com will show you exactly how.

Why Rudrabhishekam During Karthika Masam is Especially Powerful

Karthika Masam (October 22 – November 20, 2025) is considered the holiest month in the Hindu calendar, especially sacred for Lord Shiva worship. When you combine this auspicious period with Rudrabhishekam—one of Lord Shiva’s most beloved rituals—the spiritual benefits multiply exponentially.

Sacred Significance:

• Rudrabhishekam honors Lord Shiva in his Rudra form—the fierce yet benevolent destroyer of evil
• The Skanda Purana declares: “There is no month equal to Karthika for spiritual merit”
• Performing Rudrabhishekam during Karthika Masam cleanses sins, removes obstacles, and grants divine protection
• The four Karthika Somavarams (Mondays) in 2025 fall on October 27, November 3, 10, and 17—ideal dates for this ritual

Understanding Rudrabhishekam: The Sacred Bath of Shiva

What is Rudrabhishekam?

Rudrabhishekam is the ceremonial bathing of the Shiva Lingam with various sacred substances while chanting powerful Vedic mantras, primarily the Sri Rudram from the Yajur Veda. The term combines “Rudra” (Lord Shiva’s fierce form) and “Abhishekam” (ritual bathing).

Core Benefits:

• Purification of mind, body, and soul
• Removal of negative karma and planetary afflictions (doshas)
• Protection from enemies and evil forces
• Fulfillment of desires and material prosperity
• Inner peace and spiritual growth
• Family harmony and blessings for children
• Success in career and business ventures

Essential Materials for NRIs: What You Can Find in USA

The beauty of Rudrabhishekam is that Lord Shiva accepts offerings made with pure devotion, regardless of geographical location. Here’s what you need, with USA-friendly alternatives:

Core Items (Available at Indian Grocery Stores or Online)

1. Shiva Lingam

• Where to find: Patel Brothers, India Bazaar, Amazon, local Hindu temples
• Alternative: A smooth natural stone or purchase a small brass/marble Shiva Lingam online
• Online sources: Amazon, Vedic Vaani, Exotic India Art

2. Copper/Brass Kalash (Water pot)

• Where to find: Any Indian grocery store, Amazon
• Alternative: Clean copper or stainless steel pot
• Cost: $10-30

3. Small Puja Plate (Thali)

• Where to find: Indian stores, Target (decorative plates work)
• Cost: $5-15

4. Diya/Oil Lamp

• Where to find: Indian stores, Amazon
• Alternative: Small tea light candles (Lord Shiva accepts all light offered with devotion)

Abhishekam Liquids (Easily Available in USA)

Traditional Ingredients & American Substitutes:

1. Water/Holy Water
   • Use regular filtered water; add a pinch of sea salt to purify
   • If you have Ganga Jal, add a few drops
   • Where to buy Ganga Jal: Patel Brothers, India Cash & Carry, or Amazon
2. Milk (Dudh Abhishekam)
   • Use organic whole milk from any grocery store (Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway)
   • Preferably unboiled, but boiled and cooled is acceptable
   • Quantity: 1 cup
3. Yogurt/Curd (Dahi)
   • Plain whole milk yogurt from any American store works perfectly
   • Brands: Dannon, Chobani plain yogurt, or Indian brands from Patel Brothers
   • Quantity: 1/2 cup
4. Honey (Shahad)
   • Raw, organic honey preferred
   • Where to find: Whole Foods, Costco, local farmers markets, any grocery store
   • Quantity: 1/4 cup
5. Ghee (Clarified Butter)
   • Available at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, or any Indian store
   • Brands: Organic Valley, 4th & Heart, or Amul
   • Quantity: 2-3 tablespoons
6. Sugar
   • Regular white or organic cane sugar
   • Quantity: 2 tablespoons dissolved in water
7. Rose Water (Gulab Jal)
   • Available at Indian stores, Whole Foods, or Middle Eastern stores
   • Alternative: Fresh rose petals soaked in water
   • Quantity: 1/4 cup
8. Panchamrit (Five Sacred Nectars)
   • Mix together: Milk (unboiled), Curd, Honey, Sugar, and Ghee in equal proportions
   • This powerful mixture represents the five elements

Flowers and Leaves

1. Bilva/Bel Leaves (Most Important for Shiva)

• Challenge: Difficult to find fresh in USA
• Solution: Order dried Bilva leaves from Amazon, Vedic Vaani, or local temple
• Alternative: Use fresh basil leaves (Tulsi) with sincere devotion—Lord Shiva accepts pure intent

2. White Flowers

• Best choices: White roses, white carnations, white chrysanthemums
• Where to find: Any supermarket (Whole Foods, Safeway, Kroger), local florist
• Why white: Lord Shiva is associated with purity and white flowers symbolize this

3. Lotus (if available)

• Sometimes available at Asian or international markets
• Alternative: Any fresh, fragrant white flower

Sacred Items

1. Rudraksha Beads/Mala

• Where to find: Indian stores, Amazon, Rudraksha-Ratna.com
• Cost: $15-50 depending on quality
• Alternative: Wear any meditation mala with devotion

2. Vibhuti/Bhasma (Sacred Ash)

• Where to find: Indian stores, order online from India
• Alternative: Use small amount of camphor ash (burn camphor in steel plate)

3. Sandalwood Paste/Powder (Chandan)

• Where to find: Patel Brothers, India Bazaar, Amazon
• Cost: $5-20
• How to use: Mix powder with few drops of water to make paste

4. Kumkum and Turmeric (Haldi)

• Easily available at any Indian grocery store
• Cost: $2-5 each

5. Incense Sticks (Agarbatti) and Camphor

• Available at Indian stores, Whole Foods, or online
• Recommended scents: Sandalwood, Mogra, Nag Champa

6. Small Bell (Ghanti)

• Indian stores or Amazon
• Alternative: Use any small bell or simply clap hands

Modern Tools to Enhance Your Experience

For Mantra Chanting (If you don’t know mantras):

• YouTube: Search “Sri Rudram with lyrics” or “Laghu Rudram”
• Apps: Sri Rudram app, Hindu Calendar app with mantras
• Spotify: Many devotional playlists available

Step-by-Step Rudrabhishekam Procedure for NRIs at Home

Preparation Phase (Night Before or Early Morning)

1. Timing:

• Best time: Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) for maximum benefits
• Alternative times:
  • Early morning after sunrise
  • Pradosh Kaal (1.5 hours before sunset)
• Best days during Karthika Masam 2025:
  • Mondays: October 27, November 3, 10, 17
  • Prabodhini Ekadashi: November 1
  • Karthika Purnima: November 5

2. Personal Purification:

• Take a complete bath (shower) before starting
• Wear clean, preferably traditional clothes
• If you have sacred ash (vibhuti), apply three horizontal stripes on forehead (Tripundra)
• Wear Rudraksha mala if available
• Maintain a calm, meditative mindset

3. Space Preparation:

• Clean your puja room or altar thoroughly
• Face the altar towards North or East
• Place a clean cloth on the altar surface
• Set up all materials within easy reach
• Light incense to purify the atmosphere

The Rudrabhishekam Ritual: Complete Process

STEP 1: Sankalpa (Sacred Intent)

Sit comfortably facing the Shiva Lingam. Take water in your right palm, place left hand under right, and state your intention in English or Sanskrit:

“On this auspicious day during Karthika Masam, I [your name] am performing this Rudrabhishekam for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of my family, for removal of obstacles, and for the grace of Lord Shiva.”

Let the water flow into the kalash or at the base of the lingam.

STEP 2: Ganesh Puja (Removing Obstacles)

Before any major ritual, invoke Lord Ganesha:

• Light the lamp and incense
• Offer a small flower or modak (sweet)
• Chant: “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha” (11 times)
• Request Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles from your puja

STEP 3: Kalash Sthapana (Invoking Sacred Waters)

Fill your copper kalash with water. If you have Ganga Jal, add a few drops. Place mango leaves or fresh leaves around the rim if available (not mandatory). Place a coconut on top (optional).

Chant: “Om Varunaya Namaha”

Invoke the sacred rivers (you can say in English or Sanskrit): “I invoke the presence of Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri into this water.”

STEP 4: Shiva Lingam Sthapana (Installing the Lingam)

• Place the Shiva Lingam on a plate or puja altar
• Position it so the Yoni (base) faces North
• You should face East (or West of the Lingam, looking East)
• Ring the bell three times

Chant the installation mantra: “Om Namah Shivaya” (108 times, or 11 times minimum)

STEP 5: Dhyana (Meditation)

Close your eyes and visualize Lord Shiva:

• Seated in meditation on Mount Kailash
• With matted hair and crescent moon
• Third eye blazing with divine wisdom
• Snake around his neck
• Holding trident and damaru

Silently pray: “Lord Shiva, please accept my humble offerings and bless me with your divine grace.”

STEP 6: The Abhishekam Sequence

This is the heart of Rudrabhishekam. Pour each liquid slowly over the Shiva Lingam in the following order, while chanting mantras:

1. WATER ABHISHEKAM (Jal Abhishekam)

• Pour pure water gently from the top of the lingam
• Let it flow over the entire surface
• Chant: “Om Namah Shivaya” continuously
• Benefit: Fulfillment of desires, purification

2. MILK ABHISHEKAM (Dudh Abhishekam)

• Pour milk slowly in a circular motion
• Chant: “Om Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam”
• Benefit: Longevity, purity, nourishment

3. YOGURT/CURD ABHISHEKAM (Dahi Abhishekam)

• Pour curd/yogurt gently
• Chant: “Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe, Mahadevaya Dhimahi”
• Benefit: Progeny, family harmony

4. HONEY ABHISHEKAM (Shahad Abhishekam)

• Pour honey (it’s thick, so use a spoon if needed)
• Chant: “Om Namah Shivaya Shambhave”
• Benefit: Freedom from diseases, sweet life

5. GHEE ABHISHEKAM

• Pour melted ghee (lukewarm, not hot)
• Chant: “Om Harim Shankaraya Namaha”
• Benefit: Victory, spiritual illumination

6. SUGAR WATER ABHISHEKAM

• Dissolve sugar in water and pour
• Chant: “Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya”
• Benefit: Sweetness in life, happiness

7. PANCHAMRIT ABHISHEKAM (Optional but highly beneficial)

• Pour the mixture of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee
• Chant: “Om Har Har Mahadev”
• Benefit: Combined blessings of all five elements

8. ROSE WATER ABHISHEKAM (Gulab Jal)

• Pour rose water for fragrance
• Chant: “Om Shivaya Namaha”
• Benefit: Pleasant life, divine fragrance

9. FINAL WATER ABHISHEKAM

• Pour pure water to cleanse the lingam
• Chant: “Om Namah Shivaya” (108 times)
• This completes the purification

Important Notes:

• Pour liquids gently from a height of 4-6 inches
• Let each liquid flow continuously for 2-3 minutes
• Keep a large plate or tray under the lingam to collect the sacred liquid (tirtha)
• Maintain focus and devotion throughout
• If you don’t know all mantras, simply chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” throughout is perfectly acceptable

STEP 7: Alankaram (Decoration)

After abhishekam, decorate the clean Shiva Lingam:

• Wipe gently with a clean cloth
• Apply sandalwood paste
• Apply kumkum and turmeric (small dots)
• Place Bilva leaves (if available) or fresh flowers
• Offer white flowers around the lingam
• Place a few grains of rice

STEP 8: Main Puja and Mantra Chanting

Essential Mantras to Chant:

1. Shiva Panchakshari Mantra (Most Important) “Om Namah Shivaya”

• Chant 108 times (one full mala)
• This five-syllable mantra is the essence of Shiva worship

2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (For Protection and Healing) “Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat”

Translation: “We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from death for the sake of immortality, just as a ripe cucumber is severed from its bondage to the creeper.”

• Chant 11, 21, or 108 times
• Extremely powerful for health and protection

3. Rudrashtakam (Eight Verses in Praise of Rudra)

• Play audio from YouTube if you don’t know the verses
• Or simply listen with devotion

4. For NRIs Who Don’t Know Sanskrit:

You can pray in English with complete sincerity:

“Lord Shiva, I offer my humble prayers to you. Please accept my devotion and bless me and my family. Remove all obstacles from our path. Grant us peace, prosperity, good health, and spiritual growth. Protect us from negative energies and guide us on the path of dharma. I surrender to your divine will. Om Namah Shivaya.”

Lord Shiva accepts prayers in any language spoken from the heart.

STEP 9: Arati (Waving of Lamp)

• Light camphor or a ghee lamp
• Wave it in front of the Shiva Lingam in clockwise circular motion
• Complete 3, 7, or 11 full circles
• Ring the bell continuously during arati
• Sing or play: “Om Jai Shiv Omkara” or any Shiva arati

STEP 10: Pushpanjali (Flower Offering)

• Take flowers in your joined palms
• Offer them at the feet of the lingam
• Bow down and touch your forehead to the ground (prostration)
• Say: “Om Namah Shivaya” three times

STEP 11: Pradakshina (Circumambulation)

• If you have space, walk around your altar 3 or 7 times clockwise
• If not possible, simply turn in place three times
• This represents circling the cosmic axis of Mount Kailash

STEP 12: Prasad Offering

Offer simple homemade food items:

• Fruits (bananas, apples)
• Dates or dried fruits
• Simple sweets (pedha, laddu from Indian store)
• Coconut pieces
• Traditional: Panchamrit can serve as prasad

Place these before the lingam and pray for acceptance.

STEP 13: Closing Prayer and Gratitude

Sit quietly for a few moments. Close your eyes and feel Lord Shiva’s presence.

Offer final gratitude:

“Thank you, Lord Shiva, for accepting my humble offerings. Please forgive any mistakes I made during this puja. Bless me and my family with your divine grace. Om Namah Shivaya.”

Chant the completion mantra: “Om Shanti Shanti Shantih” (Peace, Peace, Peace)

STEP 14: Sacred Ash (Vibhuti) and Prasad Distribution

• Apply sacred ash on your forehead
• Give family members the blessed ash
• Distribute prasad to everyone present
• The water collected from abhishekam (tirtha) can be sprinkled in your home or sipped in small amounts

Post-Puja Care

1. Lingam Care:

• Gently clean the Shiva Lingam with warm water
• Dry it carefully with a soft cloth
• Store it in a clean, elevated place
• Cover with a clean cloth when not in use

2. Used Materials:

• The abhishekam water (tirtha) is sacred
• You can pour it at the base of a plant (preferably Tulsi or any tree)
• Flowers can be composted or placed under a tree
• Never dispose in garbage—treat all puja items with respect

3. Extending the Blessings:

• Light a diya every evening during Karthika Masam
• Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” daily
• Read or listen to Shiva stories
• Maintain the spiritual vibration in your home

Simplified 30-Minute Version for Busy NRIs

If you have limited time but strong devotion:

Quick Procedure:

1. Personal purification (5 min): Shower, clean clothes
2. Setup altar, light lamp and incense (2 min)
3. Ganesh invocation: “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha” (1 min)
4. Simple abhishekam: Water → Milk → Honey → Water (10 min)
   • Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” throughout
5. Decorate with flowers (2 min)
6. Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (5 min)
7. Arati with camphor (3 min)
8. Prasad offering and closing prayer (2 min)

Remember: Lord Shiva values devotion over duration. A sincere 30-minute puja is more valuable than a lengthy ritual done mechanically.

Special Tips for NRIs During Karthika Masam

1. Time Zone Adjustments

USA/Canada: Brahma Muhurta (4-6 AM) might conflict with work schedules

• Solution: Perform early evening (6-8 PM) after returning from work
• Or wake up on weekends for morning puja

For Karthika Somavarams (Mondays):

• Consider taking a half-day or work from home
• Or perform the evening before (Sunday night)—intention matters most

2. Involving Children

Make it a family bonding experience:

• Let children offer flowers
• Teach them simple mantras: “Om Namah Shivaya”
• Explain stories of Lord Shiva in English
• Make special prasad together
• This preserves cultural heritage for next generation

3. Building a Support Network

• Connect with local Hindu temples (many cities have them)
• Join Indian cultural associations
• Online satsangs via Zoom during Karthika Masam
• WhatsApp groups with other devotees for motivation

4. Virtual Darshan

If you can’t perform at home:

• Many Indian temples offer live-streaming
• You can sponsor Rudrabhishekam in India virtually
• Websites like Pandit.com, PurePrayer, VedicFolks offer online services
• Simultaneously meditate and chant at home

5. Overcoming Cultural Isolation

Priya’s Story (continued):

After following this guide from NRIGlobe.com, Priya performed her first Rudrabhishekam in California. Though she didn’t have fresh Bilva leaves, she used white roses from Whole Foods. She played Sri Rudram from YouTube since she didn’t know all the verses. Tears streamed down her face as she poured milk over her small Shiva Lingam, feeling her grandmother’s blessings across the miles.

Her husband Raj joined for the arati, and their 6-year-old daughter Anika offered flowers with tiny hands. The house filled with incense fragrance and divine vibrations. “Mama, I felt something special,” Anika whispered afterward.

That evening, Priya called her mother in India. “I did it, Amma! I felt Shiva’s presence right here in our San Jose home.”

You don’t need to be in India to connect with the divine. The divine is everywhere, waiting for your loving call.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Not bathing before puja: Personal purity is essential
2. Using hot liquids: All abhishekam items should be room temperature
3. Rushing through mantras: Quality over speed
4. Performing during menstruation: Traditional restriction (though spiritual intent transcends all)
5. Disposing items improperly: Treat all puja materials with reverence
6. Doubt and guilt: Don’t feel you’re doing it “wrong”—Lord Shiva sees your heart
7. Comparing with temple rituals: Home puja is equally sacred when done with devotion

What If You Make Mistakes?

Lord Shiva is Bholenath—the simple, innocent one who accepts all offerings with love.

• Forgot a step? No problem—do what you can remember
• Don’t know all mantras? Chant “Om Namah Shivaya”—it’s enough
• Can’t find traditional items? Use what’s available with pure intent
• Made an error? Sincerely apologize and continue

The Shiva Purana says: “Shiva is pleased not by elaborate rituals but by the purity of the devotee’s heart.”

Benefits NRIs Can Expect

Spiritual Benefits:

• Deep inner peace and mental clarity
• Strengthened connection with your roots and heritage
• Protection from negative energies in foreign lands
• Spiritual growth and self-realization

Material Benefits:

• Career advancement and success in foreign countries
• Resolution of immigration and visa issues
• Harmony in intercultural marriages
• Financial stability and prosperity
• Protection from accidents and dangers

Family Benefits:

• Unity in families separated by distance
• Children growing up with cultural values
• Blessings for education and success
• Health and longevity for all family members

Resources for NRIs

Where to Shop Online (USA)

General Puja Items:

• Amazon.com (wide variety, fast shipping)
• Vedic Vaani (www.vedicvaani.com)
• Exotic India Art (www.exoticindia.com)
• Rudraksha-Ratna (www.rudraksha-ratna.com)

Indian Grocery Stores (Physical):

• Patel Brothers (nationwide chain)
• India Bazaar
• Apna Bazaar (Chicago area)
• Cash & Carry (various locations)
• Subzi Mandi (various locations)

Virtual Puja Services:

• Pandit.com
• PurePrayer.com
• VedicFolks.com
• Sri Mandir app

Learning Resources

YouTube Channels:

• “Sri Rudram with Lyrics”
• “Rudrabhishekam Procedure”
• NRIGlobe YouTube (Subscribe for more NRI-focused guides!)

Apps:

• Hindu Calendar (for accurate timings)
• Sri Rudram app
• Daily Shiva Mantras
• Bhakti Marga

Books (Available on Amazon):

• “Shiva Purana” translated editions
• “108 Names of Lord Shiva”
• “Hindu Gods and Goddesses” for teaching children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Can NRIs perform Rudrabhishekam without a priest? A: Absolutely! While priests bring expertise, home performance with devotion is equally acceptable to Lord Shiva.

Q2: What if I don’t have all 11 abhishekam materials? A: Use what you have. Even just water, milk, and honey with sincere devotion is sufficient.

Q3: Can women perform Rudrabhishekam? A: Yes, women can perform this ritual. Traditional restrictions during menstruation exist, but spiritual intent transcends all.

Q4: What time should I perform if I work 9-5? A: Early morning before work (even 6-7 AM) or evening (6-8 PM) both work. Weekends allow more flexibility.

Q5: Can I use artificial flowers from Walmart? A: Fresh flowers are preferred, but if unavailable, offer whatever you have with devotion. You can also offer water and leaves from your yard.

Q6: Do I need to chant in Sanskrit? A: Sanskrit mantras carry vibrational power, but prayers in English or any language from the heart are equally acceptable.

Q7: Where to dispose abhishekam water in apartments? A: Pour at the base of houseplants, in your backyard, or if impossible, down the drain while chanting “Om Namah Shivaya.”

Q8: Can I perform for my family in India? A: Yes! State their names in your Sankalpa. Distance doesn’t limit divine blessings.

Q9: What if neighbors complain about incense smoke? A: Use smokeless dhoop or essential oil diffusers with sandalwood oil as alternative.

Q10: Can I play recorded mantras instead of chanting? A: Yes! Playing recorded Sri Rudram while you meditate is perfectly acceptable.

Conclusion: Your Sacred Bridge Across Oceans

Living thousands of miles from India doesn’t disconnect you from your spiritual heritage. Every time you perform Rudrabhishekam in your American home, you create a sacred bridge—linking your present to your past, your foreign residence to your eternal roots, and your earthly existence to the divine realm.

Karthika Masam 2025 offers you 30 golden days (October 22 – November 20) to deepen your relationship with Lord Shiva. Whether you perform elaborate Rudrabhishekam every Monday or a simplified version once during the month, your sincere devotion matters most.

Remember Priya’s journey? She started uncertain and ended with tears of divine connection. Your story can be the same. The Shiva Lingam on your home altar in Texas, New York, London, or Sydney is no less sacred than those in Kashi or Rameswaram. Lord Shiva’s grace knows no geographical boundaries.

As you pour milk over the Lingam, imagine it flowing over the eternal ice Lingam of Mount Kailash. As you chant “Om Namah Shivaya,” feel yourself joining millions of devotees worldwide. As you light the lamp, know that you’re keeping the ancient flame of dharma alive for future generations.

May Lord Shiva bless you and your family with peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment.

Har Har Mahadev! Om Namah Shivaya!

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RUDRABHISHEKAM ESSENTIALS FOR NRIS

✓ Best Days (Karthika Masam 2025): Mondays: Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 | Prabodhini Ekadashi: Nov 1 | Karthika Purnima: Nov 5

✓ Minimum Requirements:

• Shiva Lingam (or smooth stone)
• Water, Milk, Honey
• White flowers
• Oil lamp or candle
• Incense

✓ Core Mantra: “Om Namah Shivaya” – Chant 108 times

✓ Protection Mantra: “Om Tryambakam Yajamahe…” – Chant 11 times

✓ Basic Sequence: Bath → Setup → Ganesh Prayer → Abhishekam (Water-Milk-Honey-Water) → Decoration → Mantras → Arati → Prasad → Gratitude

✓ Remember: Devotion > Perfection

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