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Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ Is Anointed As “Kumari” The Living Goddess After Undergoing Ancient Ritual
Aryatara Shakya, two and a half years old, in red regalia, is carried by her father as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, to formally anoint her as the new Royal Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal. Nepal has a unique tradition of worshipping the ''Kumari,'' the living goddess, who is appointed at certain intervals following a strict selection process. A young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the Malla dynasty and the Shah dynasty, which inherited the tradition. The young candidates from the Shakya caste among the Newars, many as young as four years old, must go through an extremely strict selection process before one of them is chosen to represent the Goddess. She must remain calm and show no signs of fear even when put through scary tests. Once chosen, she has to live within the Kumari Ghar (Kumari's House), her feet must never touch the ground, and she will leave her residence only during certain festivals. She remains a Living Goddess until any form of bleeding occurs, which is usually when she reaches puberty. The Living Goddess is worshipped with great reverence, and even the Shah Kings follow the tradition of receiving tika and blessings from her. Dating back to the 17th century, the practice is institutionalized by a Malla king. Legend has it that King Jaya Prakash Malla, under the influence of alcohol while playing a game with the visiting Goddess Taleju in the form of a human, starts lusting after her. This offends the goddess, and she orders the king to make an oath that he will select a virgin girl within whom she will always reside. The tradition continues to this day. The Malla dynasty is ousted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, but the tradition of revering the Goddess Kumari is continued by the conquerors. Until 2008, the Shah King goes to the Kumari to receive tika on his forehead. -
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Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ Is Anointed As “Kumari” The Living Goddess After Undergoing Ancient Ritual
Aryatara Shakya, two and a half years old, in red regalia, is carried by her father as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, to formally anoint her as the new Royal Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal. Nepal has a unique tradition of worshipping the ''Kumari,'' the living goddess, who is appointed at certain intervals following a strict selection process. A young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the Malla dynasty and the Shah dynasty, which inherited the tradition. The young candidates from the Shakya caste among the Newars, many as young as four years old, must go through an extremely strict selection process before one of them is chosen to represent the Goddess. She must remain calm and show no signs of fear even when put through scary tests. Once chosen, she has to live within the Kumari Ghar (Kumari's House), her feet must never touch the ground, and she will leave her residence only during certain festivals. She remains a Living Goddess until any form of bleeding occurs, which is usually when she reaches puberty. The Living Goddess is worshipped with great reverence, and even the Shah Kings follow the tradition of receiving tika and blessings from her. Dating back to the 17th century, the practice is institutionalized by a Malla king. Legend has it that King Jaya Prakash Malla, under the influence of alcohol while playing a game with the visiting Goddess Taleju in the form of a human, starts lusting after her. This offends the goddess, and she orders the king to make an oath that he will select a virgin girl within whom she will always reside. The tradition continues to this day. The Malla dynasty is ousted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, but the tradition of revering the Goddess Kumari is continued by the conquerors. Until 2008, the Shah King goes to the Kumari to receive tika on his forehead. -
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Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ Is Anointed As “Kumari” The Living Goddess After Undergoing Ancient Ritual
Aryatara Shakya, two and a half years old, in red regalia, is carried by her father as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, to formally anoint her as the new Royal Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal. Nepal has a unique tradition of worshipping the ''Kumari,'' the living goddess, who is appointed at certain intervals following a strict selection process. A young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the Malla dynasty and the Shah dynasty, which inherited the tradition. The young candidates from the Shakya caste among the Newars, many as young as four years old, must go through an extremely strict selection process before one of them is chosen to represent the Goddess. She must remain calm and show no signs of fear even when put through scary tests. Once chosen, she has to live within the Kumari Ghar (Kumari's House), her feet must never touch the ground, and she will leave her residence only during certain festivals. She remains a Living Goddess until any form of bleeding occurs, which is usually when she reaches puberty. The Living Goddess is worshipped with great reverence, and even the Shah Kings follow the tradition of receiving tika and blessings from her. Dating back to the 17th century, the practice is institutionalized by a Malla king. Legend has it that King Jaya Prakash Malla, under the influence of alcohol while playing a game with the visiting Goddess Taleju in the form of a human, starts lusting after her. This offends the goddess, and she orders the king to make an oath that he will select a virgin girl within whom she will always reside. The tradition continues to this day. The Malla dynasty is ousted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, but the tradition of revering the Goddess Kumari is continued by the conquerors. Until 2008, the Shah King goes to the Kumari to receive tika on his forehead. -
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Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ Is Anointed As “Kumari” The Living Goddess After Undergoing Ancient Ritual
Aryatara Shakya, two and a half years old, in red regalia, is carried by her father as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, to formally anoint her as the new Royal Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal. Nepal has a unique tradition of worshipping the ''Kumari,'' the living goddess, who is appointed at certain intervals following a strict selection process. A young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the Malla dynasty and the Shah dynasty, which inherited the tradition. The young candidates from the Shakya caste among the Newars, many as young as four years old, must go through an extremely strict selection process before one of them is chosen to represent the Goddess. She must remain calm and show no signs of fear even when put through scary tests. Once chosen, she has to live within the Kumari Ghar (Kumari's House), her feet must never touch the ground, and she will leave her residence only during certain festivals. She remains a Living Goddess until any form of bleeding occurs, which is usually when she reaches puberty. The Living Goddess is worshipped with great reverence, and even the Shah Kings follow the tradition of receiving tika and blessings from her. Dating back to the 17th century, the practice is institutionalized by a Malla king. Legend has it that King Jaya Prakash Malla, under the influence of alcohol while playing a game with the visiting Goddess Taleju in the form of a human, starts lusting after her. This offends the goddess, and she orders the king to make an oath that he will select a virgin girl within whom she will always reside. The tradition continues to this day. The Malla dynasty is ousted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, but the tradition of revering the Goddess Kumari is continued by the conquerors. Until 2008, the Shah King goes to the Kumari to receive tika on his forehead. -
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Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ Is Anointed As “Kumari” The Living Goddess After Undergoing Ancient Ritual
Aryatara Shakya, two and a half years old, in red regalia, is carried by her father as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, to formally anoint her as the new Royal Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal. Nepal has a unique tradition of worshipping the ''Kumari,'' the living goddess, who is appointed at certain intervals following a strict selection process. A young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the Malla dynasty and the Shah dynasty, which inherited the tradition. The young candidates from the Shakya caste among the Newars, many as young as four years old, must go through an extremely strict selection process before one of them is chosen to represent the Goddess. She must remain calm and show no signs of fear even when put through scary tests. Once chosen, she has to live within the Kumari Ghar (Kumari's House), her feet must never touch the ground, and she will leave her residence only during certain festivals. She remains a Living Goddess until any form of bleeding occurs, which is usually when she reaches puberty. The Living Goddess is worshipped with great reverence, and even the Shah Kings follow the tradition of receiving tika and blessings from her. Dating back to the 17th century, the practice is institutionalized by a Malla king. Legend has it that King Jaya Prakash Malla, under the influence of alcohol while playing a game with the visiting Goddess Taleju in the form of a human, starts lusting after her. This offends the goddess, and she orders the king to make an oath that he will select a virgin girl within whom she will always reside. The tradition continues to this day. The Malla dynasty is ousted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, but the tradition of revering the Goddess Kumari is continued by the conquerors. Until 2008, the Shah King goes to the Kumari to receive tika on his forehead. -
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Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ Is Anointed As “Kumari” The Living Goddess After Undergoing Ancient Ritual
Aryatara Shakya, two and a half years old, in red regalia, is carried by her father as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, to formally anoint her as the new Royal Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal. Nepal has a unique tradition of worshipping the ''Kumari,'' the living goddess, who is appointed at certain intervals following a strict selection process. A young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the Malla dynasty and the Shah dynasty, which inherited the tradition. The young candidates from the Shakya caste among the Newars, many as young as four years old, must go through an extremely strict selection process before one of them is chosen to represent the Goddess. She must remain calm and show no signs of fear even when put through scary tests. Once chosen, she has to live within the Kumari Ghar (Kumari's House), her feet must never touch the ground, and she will leave her residence only during certain festivals. She remains a Living Goddess until any form of bleeding occurs, which is usually when she reaches puberty. The Living Goddess is worshipped with great reverence, and even the Shah Kings follow the tradition of receiving tika and blessings from her. Dating back to the 17th century, the practice is institutionalized by a Malla king. Legend has it that King Jaya Prakash Malla, under the influence of alcohol while playing a game with the visiting Goddess Taleju in the form of a human, starts lusting after her. This offends the goddess, and she orders the king to make an oath that he will select a virgin girl within whom she will always reside. The tradition continues to this day. The Malla dynasty is ousted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, but the tradition of revering the Goddess Kumari is continued by the conquerors. Until 2008, the Shah King goes to the Kumari to receive tika on his forehead. -
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Toddler ‘Aryatara Shakya’ Is Anointed As “Kumari” The Living Goddess After Undergoing Ancient Ritual
Aryatara Shakya, two and a half years old, in red regalia, is carried by her father as she is brought to the Taleju Bhawani Temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, on September 30, 2025, to formally anoint her as the new Royal Kumari, the living goddess of Nepal. Nepal has a unique tradition of worshipping the ''Kumari,'' the living goddess, who is appointed at certain intervals following a strict selection process. A young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the Malla dynasty and the Shah dynasty, which inherited the tradition. The young candidates from the Shakya caste among the Newars, many as young as four years old, must go through an extremely strict selection process before one of them is chosen to represent the Goddess. She must remain calm and show no signs of fear even when put through scary tests. Once chosen, she has to live within the Kumari Ghar (Kumari's House), her feet must never touch the ground, and she will leave her residence only during certain festivals. She remains a Living Goddess until any form of bleeding occurs, which is usually when she reaches puberty. The Living Goddess is worshipped with great reverence, and even the Shah Kings follow the tradition of receiving tika and blessings from her. Dating back to the 17th century, the practice is institutionalized by a Malla king. Legend has it that King Jaya Prakash Malla, under the influence of alcohol while playing a game with the visiting Goddess Taleju in the form of a human, starts lusting after her. This offends the goddess, and she orders the king to make an oath that he will select a virgin girl within whom she will always reside. The tradition continues to this day. The Malla dynasty is ousted by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, but the tradition of revering the Goddess Kumari is continued by the conquerors. Until 2008, the Shah King goes to the Kumari to receive tika on his forehead. -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal.
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal.
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal.
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal.
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal.
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Kumari Puja In Kathmandu, Nepal.
A girl dressed as a living goddess 'Kumari' poses for a photograph before taking part in the 'Kumari Puja' rituals at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, on September 5, 2025. In their pre-pubescent years, the girls are worshiped annually in the Himalayan nation as earthly incarnations of divine feminine energy, manifestations of the goddess known as Taleju, the Nepalese name for Goddess Durga. (Photo by Sanjit Pariyar/NurPhoto) -
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Madame Tussauds unveil Kim Kardashian Selfie Taking Wax Figure
Madame Tussauds reveals the fist 'Selfie Taking' figure as Kim Kardashian is unveiled. Fan Lucy Jenner joins in the fun.
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Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The new wax figure of Taylor Swift on the 'Shake it Off' set is unveiled at Madame Tussauds today, compete with the Madame Tussauds Cheerleaders.
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Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The new wax figure of Taylor Swift on the 'Shake it Off' set is unveiled at Madame Tussauds today, compete with the Madame Tussauds Cheerleaders.
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Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The new wax figure of Taylor Swift on the 'Shake it Off' set is unveiled at Madame Tussauds today, compete with the Madame Tussauds Cheerleaders.
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Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The new wax figure of Taylor Swift on the 'Shake it Off' set is unveiled at Madame Tussauds today, compete with the Madame Tussauds Cheerleaders.
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Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The new wax figure of Taylor Swift on the 'Shake it Off' set is unveiled at Madame Tussauds today, compete with the Madame Tussauds Cheerleaders.
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Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The new wax figure of Taylor Swift on the 'Shake it Off' set is unveiled at Madame Tussauds today, compete with the Madame Tussauds Cheerleaders.
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Taylor Swift wax figure at Madame Tussauds
The new wax figure of Taylor Swift on the 'Shake it Off' set is unveiled at Madame Tussauds today, compete with the Madame Tussauds Cheerleaders.
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Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso (born 6 July 1935) seen here in London 1994 for Life Magazine - he is the fourteenth and current Dalai Lama and is often referred to simply as the Dalai Lama. He is a practising member of the Gelug School of Tibetyan Buddhism and is influential as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, as the world's most famous Buddhist monk, and leader of the exiled Tibetan government in India.
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