South Bangalore covers the city's southern suburbs. It is home to many shopping malls, a large number of popular and fine-dining cafés and restaurants, and of course India's IT and biotech mecca of Electronic City.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By metro
[edit | edit source]Going by metro is considered the fastest way to achieve this, taking the Green Line Green lets you access major areas in South Banglore.
By taxi
[edit | edit source]Use Uber or Ola for direct transport from the airport (BLR) or city center (Majestic).
By bus
[edit | edit source]BMTC and KSRTC buses are budget-friendly and operate heavily from Majestic Bus Terminal to South Bangalore localities.
Get around
[edit | edit source]By metro
[edit | edit source]One example is the Green Line Green which is considered the most efficient way to travel North Banglore to South Banglore.
By BMTC
[edit | edit source]Extensive network covering most of South Bangalore, including buses from major hubs like Majestic.
By ride-hailing (autos & cabs)
[edit | edit source]Local auto-focused apps like Uber or Ola are highly recommended to avoid haggling, providing transparent pricing.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Begur Fort. A tiny circular fort of about 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) in area. Nothing much is known about the fort, although a 1100-year-old inscription on the gateway would suggest the fort is about as old.
- 2 Ramakrishna Math. There are many Ramakrishna ashrams in Bangalore, but the special and central one is in Gandhi Bazaar, an area with many temples. This mutt contains a vast meditating hall, a beautiful park, a Vedic school and many more facilities. Sarada Devi had meditated on a location in the park in this boundary. This location is preserved as a monument. A stone on which Swami Vivekananda sat when he visited Bangalore is also kept as a monument. This is a calm and peaceful place to meditate.
Museums
[edit | edit source]- 3 Indian Music Experience Museum, Brigade Millenium Ave, 7th Phase, JP Nagar (opposite Wood Rose Club), ☏ +91 96866 02366, [email protected]. Tu-Su 10AM–6PM. The only interactive music museum in India with exhibits on traditional and contemporary Indian music. The museum also hosts a learning centre to learn music. ₹250 for persons over 12, ₹150 for senior citizens.
- 4 Innovative Film City. An amusement park and museum, with exhibits of dinosaur models, fossils and wax models.
- 5 NIMHANS Brain Museum, Hosur Rd. A rather unusual museum with a collection of several different human brains. It has a diverse collection of over 600 brain samples and is the result of over 30 years of research. The museum seeks to help visitors understand how the brain works and get an insight into the kind of diseases that can affect it.
Natural attractions
[edit | edit source]- 6 Lalbagh Botanical Garden (metro: Lalbagh Green ). Built during the reigns of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan, the botanical garden is home to numerous wild species of birds and other wildlife. The garden also has a lake adjoining a large rock is home to some water birds. Flower shows are conducted annually during the weeks of Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August) to educate the public about the variety of flora and foster public interest in plant conservation and cultivation.
- 7 Bugle Rock (Kahale Band), Basavanagudi. A massive rock of peninsular gneiss. Kempe Gowda II built a tower on the Bugle Rock to mark the southern limit of the city.
- 8 Muthyala Maduvu. Known for its waterfall and the mountain ranges it overlooks. It has a rich concentration of birds owing to the presence of the waterfall. Trekking enthusiasts also visited the mountain ranges, and trekking is a major adventure sport.
- 9 Thottikallu Falls (TK Falls). A waterfall visited by locals during weekends. Unfortunately, there's actually no entry to the waterfall, and trespassers are fined or prosecuted.
Places of worship
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[edit | edit source]- 11 Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi), Bull Temple Rd, NR Colony, Basavanagudi (Majestic: 43A-E, 45A-E, Shivajinagar: 34A-F, 37A-F, Jayanagar/Vijayanagar: 60A-K (Ramakrishna Math)). A typical Dravidian-style temple, famous for its mammoth bull statue that was carved from a single boulder. Legend has it that the temple was built to appease a marauding bull that stole local crops and that the offering was effective, with the bull subsequently leaving the area. Since then, local farmers have held an annual festival to express their gratitude.
- 12 Dodda Ganapathi (Dodda Ganeshana Gudi). One of the oldest temples in Bangalore, it is adjacent to the Bull Temple. The temple is famous for the huge monolith structure of Lord Ganesha, who was worshipped by the villagers to save them from the Bull that was damaging their crops in the area. The Bull Temple is a few metres away from this temple.
- 13 Gavi Gangadeshwara Cave Temple, Gavipuram, Kempegowda Nagar (right north of Hanumantha Nagar Park, north of Ramanjaneya Temple, in Gavipuram, adjacent to Basavanagudi). 7AM-12:30PM and 5-8:30PM. Built by Kempe Gowda, this temple with four remarkable monolithic pillars is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple also has a rare idol of fire-god "Agni". The annual festival is on Makara Sankranti and thousands of devotees flock to see the sun's rays fall on the Shivalinga.
- 14 Jagannath Temple, Sarjapur Rd, Agara. A replica of Puri's famous Jagannath Dham. Ratha Yatra is organised here annually with around 15,000 devotees.
- 15 Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple, Bannerghatta Rd (after Indian Institute of Management, south of Bangalore). Beautiful, spacious temple devoted to Sri Meenakshi Amma. Built in ancient style with stone structures, this place is a very cool and mind-refreshing place to see. You will feel the temple vibe of Tamil Nadu if you enter this temple complex in Bangalore.
- 16 Nageshwara Temple (Naganatheshwara Temple), Begur. A temple complex built during the Western Ganga dynasty, with later-day additions by the Chola, Hoysala and Vijayanagara dynasties. It is known for bearing the oldest mention of the name "Bengaluru". The temple has a simple square sanctum, a vestibule that connects the sanctum to a great hall, which leads to an open hall. The open hall has six pillars, with an image of Nandi placed on a lotus platform in the outer bay. The sanctum has a lingam, the universal symbol of the god Shiva.
- 17 Ragiguddada Sri Prasanna Anjaneyaswamy Temple (Ragigudda Temple), Jayanagar 9th block (metro: Ragigudda Yellow ). This is a famous Hanuman temple abode. The temple is on a mammoth rocky hill, and has very attractive chain of temples like Spathika Shiva, Ganesha and scenery within the premises. Can get extremely crowded during the period of Hanuman Jayanti in December, but is otherwise quiet. Mahaprasadam meals on Saturday noon-1PM.
- 18 Shree Guruvayurappan Temple, Kanakapura Rd, Nettigere. A small and nice Kerala-style temple which gives a great vibe of peace and tranquillity. Only traditional attire is allowed to enter the sanctum (dhotis for men and sarees for women).
- 19 Vasantha Vallabharaya Temple ( Majestic 210E, 210R Shivajinagar 210G , Market: 210, 210D, 210E, Electronic City/Kengeri : 378) In South Bangalore, close to Sai Baba Temple, Eashwara Temple, Anjaneya Temple, off Vasantapura Road). A small hillock with an ancient temple dedicated to Sri Vasantha Vallabharaya Swamy.
Do
[edit | edit source]- Ultimate Frisbee Club. Although in a nascent stage, Ultimate Frisbee games are held on Tu Th Sa mornings starting 6:30AM. The teams comprise of players of all skill levels.
- 1 Koramangala Indoor Stadium.
Events
[edit | edit source]- 2 Kadlekai Parishe (Peanut fair). Every year, sometime during the months of Nov-Dec, the area around Bull Temple Road hosts a peanut fair. Centuries ago, the villages in and around this area used to cultivate peanuts and the custom was to dedicate the first crop to Nandi (the Bull at the temple). Although the villages of yore are today residential areas, the tradition continues as peanut farmers congregate to sell their crop. The 2 day traditional fair has many stalls that sell peanuts, trinkets, bangles, pottery, dolls etc. There are also a number of food stalls.
Lakes and parks
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- 3 Agara Lake. One of the most well-maintained lakes of Bangalore. It is surrounded by a walking and cycling track, with a park at the north end.
- 4 Madiwala Lake. One of the biggest lakes in Bangalore and a grave example of water pollution. The water was fit for drinking till the early 1990s, when the industrial waste and sewage made it unsafe. Despite this, the lake sees a huge number of spot-billed pelicans migrating in the winter, especially in November and December.
- 5 Turahalli Forest. The dry and deciduous forest is a hot spot for cyclists. Most trees are eucalyptus. The orchids bloom during August, giving a brilliant white colour to contrast with the green of the forest. The forest is famous for harbouring different species of birds. Turahalli is also a natural rock climbing spot. The granite rocks come in various sizes and shapes. Many climbers practice here regularly to prepare for local or international competitions. There's a small Shani temple atop a rocky hill.
Spas
[edit | edit source]- Sundaythespa, No.627/628, 5th Cross Road, 15th Main, 80 Feet Road, 4th Block, Koramangala Layout, ☏ +91 80-25520757, toll-free: +91 80-25520758, [email protected]. Incorporates Ayurvedic, Indian and East Asian practices, offers professional services by well-trained staff.
Theatres
[edit | edit source]- 6 Ranga Shankara, 36/2, 8th Cross, J.P. Nagar, 2nd Phase, ☏ +91 80 26592777, +91 80 26494656. Evening shows start at 7:30PM. Many local groups perform here, although more often shows are presented by travelling groups touring India. The quality of the performances varies, but most plays are worth seeing, especially the ones by Indian playwrights or directors, as they can show you an Indian (or non-Western) perspective. Shows are in various languages, so it is a good idea to double-check whether the play is in English before buying or reserving (blocking) tickets. Audience members need to be present on time to be allowed entry to the theatre. It does not matter whether you are stuck in traffic or paid in advance, you simply will not be allowed inside after the specific time mentioned as the start time. ₹45–100.
- Urvashi Theatre, Lalbagh Road (near Lalbagh Main gate & MTR). A cool remodified theatre that allows a 1st hand experience in watching movies. One of the oldest theatres and important landmark of the city.
Learn
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- 1 The Art of Living, Kanakapura Rd, Udayapura (near Cricket Coaching ground), ☏ +91 9448386061, +91 80 67262626, +91 80 6726262627, +91 80 6726262628, [email protected]. The international headquarters of the Art of Living Foundation. Spread over 65 acres, the ashram of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was established in 1986. They conduct frequent yoga and Ayurveda programmes. The campus is also the focal point of many service projects, such as rural development and education, organic farming initiatives, and research into the benefits of "Sudarshan Kriya". While at the ashram, one cannot miss the Satsangs that are held every evening. Satsangs are gatherings where scattered minds unite through music, meditation, and wisdom to experience a higher state of consciousness. People from all over the world who know different languages participate in the singing of bhajans, or the repetitive chanting of a word or a verse.
Work
[edit | edit source]- 2 Electronic City. One of Bangalore's major information technology (IT) clusters, with offices of IT giants like TCS (Tata Consultancy Services), Infosys, Wipro, HCL (Hindustan Computers Limited) and Tech Mahindra. It is also home to biotechnology companies like Siemens and Biocon.
Buy
[edit | edit source]- 1 Bannerghatta Road. Grasshopper is a space that exhibits clothing designs from the most experimental designers in India and also showcases other ideas - lighting design, products, theatre, music - an open space for expression! If that's too boring, you can keep driving and you have a thousand ways that you can take to enjoy the wildlife and the myriad reservoirs strewn across the area - you can still find your very own private haven.
- 2 Gandhi Bazaar (in the heart of Basavangudi). One of the oldest shopping areas in Bangalore, Gandhi Bazaar stretches for a short kilometer or so, bordered on both sides by shops selling everything from saris and clothes to plastics and kitchen utensils, fronted by vegetable and fruit stalls.
- 3 Jayanagar Shopping Complex. From antique jewellery stores, the authentic gold jewelry stores, saree stores, sweet meat stores, classic Iyengar bakeries, dress stores, and food stores that sell fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and butter. Most of the products are comparatively cheap and are often value for money.
- 4 Oasis Centre, Intermediate Ring Rd, Koramangala. A two-storey store on Victoria Road in the heart of the new mall shopping district. This was one of the most coveted stores until the malls came along. It's an easy place to go shopping when you don't want too many options to confuse you or when you're tired and don't want to visit too many shops - you can get everything under one roof here. Good for clothes, cosmetics, watches, jewellery, shoes etc. You also get stylish furniture and other home and living items for a decent price.
Boutiques
[edit | edit source]- , ☏ +91 80 2656 8416. The quaint little jewellery store at Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar makes for very interesting jewellery buys, a range of antique, restored, contemporary and fusion jewellery are on display. They could help you design a piece of jewellery to suit your needs, an in-house jewellery consultant could help you choose your jewellery.
- Aura Creations, Shop No.3, Plot No. 2 Nandagokula Layout, Shampura Main Rd, ☏ +91 85 5363 7531. Designer boutique with exclusive dress materials.
Shopping malls
[edit | edit source]- 5 Forum South Bengaluru (metro: Konanakunte Cross Green ). Daily 10AM-10PM. One of Bangalore's largest malls, with a selection of upscale shopping. Large PVR "superplex" cinema, Lulu hypermarket in the basement and a good food court on the 4th floor.
- 6 Market Square Mall, Madiwala Sarajpura Road.
- 7 Nexus Mall Koramangala, Hosur Rd, [email protected]. One of the well-known malls in Bangalore in an upscale suburb. Stores range from high international brands to traditional Indian Khadi clothing at the Khadder. The top floor of the mall contains an 11-screen cinema. For eating there is fast food and world cuisines including: Chinese, Vietnamese, Mexican and Italian and Indian. The PVR Cinema hall is here too.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- Anjappar Restaurant, #50, 100 Ft. Road, 4th Block Kormangala. Chettinad cuisine
- Friends Fast Food, Jyoti Nivas College Rd, Koramangala (300 m from Nexus mall). Great Conti food at college prices. Casa Picola fans will like this one.
- Hyderabadi biriyani, Banerghatta Rd (near IIM -B, beside HSBC Bank and above Fabmall). Serves good biriyani
- Kairali, Near Nexus Mall, Koramangala.
- Kebab Ki, Koramangala. for "Adana Kebab" and other Turkish dishes.
- Kollapuri's, 429/31 30th Cross, 4th Block Jayanagar (Near Jain Mandir), ☏ +91 80 4121 1693, +91 80 2653 5207. An authentic Maharashtrian hotel run by Savaji. It serves bhakri, chapati and "Sheckle Edme" special Savaji stuffed roti with spicy sabjis and meat or other non-veg items
- Konkan, 6th cross, 6th Block, Koramangala, ☏ +91 80 2552 1530. Mangalorean and Goan style cuisine.
- Little Home, 80 ft. Road, Koramangala (near Wipro K2 office). Very good south and central Kerala food. Bad service though.
- Meghana Foods, 1st Cross Road, 124, 1st A cross Rd, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala (near Jyoti Nivas College). Meghana, meaning rain, is a restaurant that was started in the year 2006 serving authentic Andhra-style food. There are five branches in the city.
- The Paramount Restaurant, Koramangala (near Jyothi Nivas College).
- P!ing, No. 130, 1st Cross, 5th Block, Koramangala. Includes a dessert bay. Dim sum, sensible portions, good prices.
- Ponnuswamy, Koramangala (near the National Games Village, opposite to Legends of Rock), ☏ +91 80 4151 1919. Authentic south Tamil Nadu food. Try the biryani and sukka fry. No alcohol or smoking. Also at Residency Rd., next to Imperial Hotel.
- Rajvardhan Foods, 1291 25th Main Road, 9th Block Jayanagar East (Near Big Bazaar), ☏ +91 98 8630 3088, +91 98 8630 3089. Best known for its vadapav, sabudana vada, khichdi. It also offers bhakri, thalipeeth. The snacks and other food offered here is comparatively expensive. This is because it is Bangalore's only authentic Maharashtrian food outlet. It also serves food fresh, only prepared after placing the order, so the wait and price is compensated. The food quality is excellent.
- Tharavadu, Bommanahalli, Hosur Rd (After Silk Board).
- Vayal, Outer ring road (around Central mall) (After Silk Board).
Budget
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- Adiga's Foodline, 502, 40th Cross, 8th block.
- Adiga's Nalapaka, (across from HSBC Complex), Bannerghatta, Arikere.
- Adiga's Park, 585, 10th Main, 42nd cross, 5th Block Jayanagar.
- 1 Adyar Ananda Bhavan (A2B, ಆದ್ಯಾರ್ ಆನಂದ ಭವನ Adyār Ānanda Bhavana), 80 Feet Rd, Koramangala. This is mostly a vegetarian breakfast and sweet shop. It has many native foods such as dosa, idli, vada and chutney. It has a wide range of Indian sweets such as jalebis and rasgullas.
- 2 Brahmin's Coffee Bar (ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣರ ಕಾಫಿ ಬಾರ್ Brāhmaṇara Kāphi Bār), 2nd Cross Rd, Shankarapuram, Basavanagudi (off Sringeri Mutt), ☏ +91 87226 64284. Famous for idli, vada and its delicious chutney. You also get khaarabath. Don't expect sambar for the vada here.
- Janani, J.P. Nagar. A great place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can have idli and sambar for ₹10 and a cup of tea for ₹8, a north Indian roti curry for ₹32. If you want to have good Punjabi food, go upstairs and get a good meals under ₹150.
- 3 Mavalli Tiffin Room (MTR), 11 Lal Bagh Rd (perpendicular to Lal Bagh main gate.), ☏ +91 80 2222 0022, +91 80 22221706. Closed between 2:45-3:30PM. Expect a long wait on weekends, advance reservations recommended.. One of the very old traditional breakfast places in Bangalore. There are a few people who have been having their breakfast at MTR every day for the past 15 years. Traditional 12-course Karnataka lunches are also available here for around ₹90 per head. Rava idlis, dosas and bisi bele bath are excellent. It has maintained its quality over the years and is very famous.
- 4 The Rameshwaram Cafe@JP Nagar, 52, Outer Ring Road.
- Shettara Beedi (food street). The entire street adjoining the famous VB Bakery at V V Puram is Bangalore's miniature version of Kuala Lumpur's Jalan Alor foodstalls. A haven for anyone who enjoys hawker fare, one can stall-hop and have a variety of snacks that'll satisfy even the most ravenous hunger and spend less than ₹100 in total. Some of the must-try dishes are dum-root and butter-bun congress at VB Bakery. The dosas, obbattu (sweet pancake), akkirotti (rice pancake), fried bondas, butter-gulkand, and masala-pepsi available at the various stalls are also delicious. The street comes alive only in the evenings (after 6PM) and that only vegetarian fare is available here.
- Udupi Garden, 16th Main BTM Layout. Simple Udupi restaurant. Serves very good south Indian dishes at nominal prices. Also serves north Indian food.
- Upahara Darshini, DVG Rd, Basavanagudi. Another of Bangalore's new-found darshinis dishing out top-notch masala dosa and Vada Sambhar.
- 5 Vidyarthi Bhavan (ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಭವನ Vidyārthi Bhavana), 32, Gandhi Bazaar Main Rd, ☏ +91 80 2667 7588. M-Th 6:30-11:30AM, 2-8PM; Sa Su 6:30AM-noon, 2:30-8:00PM. Literally a "Student House", Vidyarthi Bhavan is a very old and traditional vegetarian breakfast place, and a gastronomic haven, offering some of the best masala dosas in the world. This quaint little place is so famous that it has not even bothered to change its age-old sign board, and who needs it anyway. The aroma wafting through the air is a good enough indication that you are in the vicinity of the place. Similar to MTR, you can find people who have been having breakfast here since times immemorial. Get there early for a breakfast, there's always a bee-line for places to sit.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- La Classic Hotel Extraordinaire, Plot# 158, Yadavanahalli, Hosur Main road, Attibele (Opp. Applicomp (India) Ltd.), ☏ +91 80 3910 1000, +91 80 3910 1111. The only fine dining multi-cuisine restaurant outside Electronic City and on the way to Hosur caters to buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner apart from a selection from an international menu.
- Grasshopper, 45 Kalena Agrahara, Bannerghata Rd, ☏ +91 80 2659-3999, +91 98 4545-2646. Freshly prepared seven course meal served on the table. Reservation required. Closed on Mondays.
East Indian cuisine
[edit | edit source]- 36 Chowringhee Lane, 100ft Rd, BTM Layout (opp Reliance Fresh), ☏ +91 80 4124 0979. Authentic Bengali cuisine.
- Bangaliana, 355, 1st 'B' Main, 7th Block, Koramangala (opp. HDFC Bank), ☏ +91 80 2571 1058. Authentic Bengali Delicacies (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Restaurant, Take-away, Catering. Specialities: fish, mutton chicken and, of course, sweets.
- Bhojohori Manna, 668/B 6th Block, Koramangala Club Rd, ☏ +91 80 2550 3666. Free home delivery
- Dalama, #37, 6th block, Koramangala, 100 ft Rd (near Kamat Hotel, Koramangala), ☏ +91 80 4166 0921. Authentic Odia cuisine including vegetable curries, chapati, meat, fish, prawn, crab and chicken delicacies.
- The Esplanade, KHB Colony, ☏ +91 80 4092 7878. Offers authentic Bengali cuisine. They also have a continental menu.
European cuisine
[edit | edit source]- Cafe Y, Langford Rd (Near Prestige Elgin, Hosur Rd-Langford Rd junction), ☏ +91 80 5114 4561. Amazing sizzlers and steaks, nice ambiance.
- Via Milano, Koramangala (near Sony World). Authentic Italian food. 3 course meal for 2 will cost an average of ₹2,000, (wine not included).
North Indian cuisine
[edit | edit source]- Bay Leaf, Raheja Arcade, opposite Nexus Mall, Koramangala. A really nice place with reasonable prices.
- Grameen, Raheja Arcade, opposite Nexus Mall, Koramangala. One of the best places to have good vegetarian North Indian food.
- Rasilas, JP Nagar 7 Phase, Shreyas Colony (close to Brigade Millennium & Elita Promenade Apartments, near RBI layout). Nice place with very fine cuisine.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- Caffe Pascucci, 690/A, 15 Cross Road, 14th Main Road, Phase II, J P Nagar, ☏ +91 80 4091 2134. Italian coffee chain brand. In 2010, Pascucci set up its own coffee retail shop in India with 10 outlets in Bangalore at prominent localities like Jayanagar, JP Nagar, MG Road, Malleswaram and Indiranagar.
Mid-range
[edit | edit source]- Jimi's, Residency Road, Koramangala 80ft. Rd. A nice dark cozy bar along with Rock music and video. Best visited during weekends and is not hard on your pocket.
- Legends of Rock, 80 Foot Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala, ☏ +91 80 4130 3232. Watch the Legends perform on large format TVs.
- Olio, Koramangala, ☏ +91 80 4092 7888. Great ambiance with beer, wines and continental food.
- Purple Haze, Residency Road, Koramangala (close to Jyothi Niwas College). Popular for the classic rock that's played there.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- Barleyz - The Brew House, Above Taco Bell, Sony World signal, Koramangala. Microbrewery
- Firangi Paani, Nexus Mall, Koramangala.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under ₹1,500 |
| Mid-range | ₹1,500-4,500 |
| Splurge | Over ₹4,500 |
Budget
[edit | edit source]- Kamat Hotel, 227, Lalbagh West Gate R.V.Road, VV.Puram, ☏ +91 80-483 47 571, +91 80 2242 1839, [email protected]. ₹1,400.
Mid-range
[edit | edit source]- The Bouvice, 141C, S.T. Bed Layout, 1st Main Kormangala, Sector 4, ☏ +91 80 4152 4429, +91 93 4285 6034, [email protected]. A beautiful apartment hotel in Kormangala.
Splurge
[edit | edit source]- 1 Lemon Tree Hotel Electronics City.

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