{ "title": "Durga Puja Clothes Care | The Swiss Laundry Kolkata", "description": "How to care for Durga Puja outfits in Kolkata. Prepare stored garments before Puja, protect silk sarees during the four days, handle sindoor stains.", "keywords": "", "robots": "index,follow,max-snippet:-1,max-image-preview:large", "canonical": "https://www.theswisslaundry.com/durga-puja-clothes-care", "hreflangs": [ { "hreflang": "en-IN", "href": "https://www.theswisslaundry.com/durga-puja-clothes-care" } ], "og": { "type": "article", "title": "Durga Puja Clothes Care — Before, During and After Puja | The Swiss Laundry Kolkata", "description": "Complete guide to Puja outfit care in Kolkata. 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Wearing stored garments without cleaning first also risks skin irritation from chemical residue in storage. Dry clean 1–2 weeks before Puja to allow time for any issues to be addressed." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I care for a silk saree during Durga Puja?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Avoid applying perfume directly to the silk — spray perfume on your skin or hair before draping the saree. Keep the saree away from sindoor, kumkum and food stains during Puja rituals. After wearing, air the saree in shade for an hour before folding — never fold while still warm from body heat. After the four days of Puja, dry clean all worn silk sarees before storing them for the year." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens to Puja clothes if not cleaned before storage?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Puja outfits accumulate sweat, perfume, incense smoke, food residue and outdoor dust across the four days of Puja. If stored without cleaning, these residues oxidise over months — causing yellowing and permanent staining on silk and wool, attracting moths to woollen garments, and embedding smoke odour into the fabric that becomes very difficult to remove after a year. Dry clean within two weeks of the last day of Puja." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I wash Puja kurtas and dhotis at home?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Plain cotton kurtas and cotton dhotis can be washed at home. Silk dhotis, embroidered kurtas, silk kurtas, and any garment with zari or embellishment must be dry cleaned. When in doubt, check the care label — a circle symbol means dry cleaning is required." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I remove sindoor or kumkum stains from a saree?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Do not attempt to remove sindoor or kumkum stains at home. Do not apply water — it spreads the pigment and can create a permanent watermark on silk. Bring the saree to a dry cleaner as soon as possible after the stain occurs. Tell them what the stain is and when it happened. Sindoor and kumkum are mineral and dye-based pigments — they respond to professional pre-spotting but must be treated before they set." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When should I bring Puja clothes to the dry cleaner?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Before Puja: bring stored garments in 1–2 weeks before Puja begins to allow time for cleaning and pressing. After Puja: bring worn garments within two weeks of Dashami (the last day). 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font-size: 10px; top: .1em; }\n.checklist-col.after .checklist-list li::before { content: '○'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--vermillion); font-size: 10px; top: .1em; }\n\n/* during-puja tips */\n.puja-tips-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(26,25,24,.08); margin: 1.8rem 0; }\n.puja-tip { background: var(--white); padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem; transition: background .2s; }\n.puja-tip:hover { background: var(--cream); }\n.puja-tip-n { font-family: var(--s); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: 40px; color: rgba(201,168,76,.15); display: block; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: .3rem; }\n.puja-tip-h { font-family: var(--s); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(14px,1.6vw,18px); color: var(--ink); display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem; }\n.puja-tip-d { font-family: var(--ss); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }\n\n/* post-puja steps */\n.post-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin: 1.8rem 0; }\n.post-step { display: flex; gap: 1.2rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(26,25,24,.07); border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: border-color .2s; }\n.post-step:hover { border-left-color: var(--gold); }\n.post-step-n { font-family: var(--s); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: 32px; color: rgba(201,168,76,.25); line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; width: 2.2rem; text-align: center; }\n.post-step-body { padding-top: .1rem; }\n.post-step-h { font-family: var(--ss); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink); display: block; margin-bottom: .25rem; letter-spacing: .02em; }\n.post-step-d { font-family: var(--ss); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }\n\n/* kolkata note */\n.kolkata-note { background: var(--dark); padding: 2rem 2.2rem; margin: 1.8rem 0; border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); }\n.kolkata-note-label { font-family: var(--ss); font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: block; margin-bottom: .6rem; }\n.kolkata-note-text { font-family: var(--ss); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(245,240,232,.7); }\n.kolkata-note-text strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 400; }\n\n/* ═══ FAQ ═══ */\n.dpc-faq { background: var(--cream); padding: 7rem 8vw; }\n.dpc-faq-inner { max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }\n.dpc-ey { font-family: var(--ss); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }\n.dpc-ey::before { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }\n.dpc-h2 { font-family: var(--s); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(28px,4vw,52px); color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; letter-spacing: -.02em; }\n.dpc-h2 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); }\n.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26,25,24,.09); }\n.faq-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid rgba(26,25,24,.09); }\n.faq-q { font-family: var(--s); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(14px,1.5vw,18px); color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: .9rem 0; transition: color .2s; }\n.faq-q:hover, .faq-item.open .faq-q { color: var(--gold); }\n.faq-ico { width: 16px; height: 16px; color: rgba(26,25,24,.22); flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform .3s, color .2s; }\n.faq-item.open .faq-ico { transform: rotate(45deg); color: var(--gold); }\n.faq-a { display: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--muted); padding-bottom: 1rem; font-family: var(--ss); }\n.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }\n\n/* ═══ CTA ═══ */\n.dpc-cta { background: var(--gold); padding: 8rem 8vw; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }\n.dpc-cta::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(-60deg, transparent, transparent 30px, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 30px, rgba(255,255,255,.04) 31px); }\n.dpc-cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto; }\n.dpc-cta-rule { width: 36px; height: 2px; background: var(--ink); opacity: .2; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }\n.dpc-cta-h2 { font-family: var(--s); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: clamp(40px,8vw,96px); color: var(--ink); line-height: .88; letter-spacing: -.05em; margin-bottom: .8rem; }\n.dpc-cta-sub { font-family: var(--ss); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(26,25,24,.55); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 460px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; }\n.dpc-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: .7rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }\n\n/* ═══ WA FLOAT / CURSOR / INTRO ═══ */\n.wa-float { position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 9990; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.35); transition: transform .3s; text-decoration: none; background: none; }\n.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px); }\n.wa-float::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(37,211,102,.35); animation: waPulse 2.5s ease-out infinite; }\n@keyframes waPulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: .6; } 100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; } }\n@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {\n * { cursor: none !important; }\n .cur-d { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 99999; pointer-events: none; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); transform: translate(-50%,-50%); transition: width .15s, height .15s, opacity .3s; }\n .cur-r { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; z-index: 99998; pointer-events: none; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,.45); transform: translate(-50%,-50%); transition: width .25s var(--ease), height .25s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }\n body.cur-hl .cur-d { width: 12px; height: 12px; }\n body.cur-hl .cur-r { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-color: rgba(201,168,76,.6); }\n body.cur-hd .cur-d, body.cur-hd .cur-r { opacity: 0; }\n}\n#introEl { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99997; background: var(--dark); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.2rem; transition: opacity .6s ease; }\n#introEl.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }\n.intro-m { font-family: var(--s); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300; font-size: 88px; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: -.04em; opacity: 0; animation: iFade .8s var(--ease) .15s forwards; }\n.intro-l { width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: .4; animation: iGrow .7s var(--ease) .35s forwards; }\n.intro-w { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: .35em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(245,240,232,.38); opacity: 0; animation: iFade .6s ease .55s forwards; }\n@keyframes iFade { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }\n@keyframes iGrow { from { width: 0; } to { width: 64px; } }\n.pg-ov { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99996; background: var(--cream); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .35s ease; }\n.pg-ov.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }\n@media print { .wa-float, .cur-d, .cur-r, #introEl, .pg-ov, .bookPill, .seasonal-banner, .scroll-bar { display: none !important; } body { font-size: 11pt; background: #fff; color: #000; } }\n\n@media (max-width: 960px) {\n .dpc-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding-left: 6vw; padding-right: 6vw; }\n .dpc-sidebar { position: static; display: none; }\n .dpc-content { padding-top: 2rem; }\n .puja-garment-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .puja-tips-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n .checklist-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .dpc-tl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\n .dpc-hero { padding: 0 6vw 4rem; }\n .dpc-hero-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\n .dpc-stat:nth-child(3), .dpc-stat:nth-child(4) { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.1); }\n .dpc-stat:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }\n .dpc-timeline { padding-left: 6vw; padding-right: 6vw; }\n .dpc-faq, .dpc-cta { padding-left: 6vw; padding-right: 6vw; }\n .puja-tips-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n .dpc-tl-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n}\n\n/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════\n GLOBAL FEATURES — added to every page\n ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */\n\n/* ── Sticky booking pill (mobile only) ── */\n.book-pill{\n display:none;\n position:fixed;bottom:1.5rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);\n background:var(--pink);color:#fff;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;font-weight:500;\n letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.75rem 1.8rem;border-radius:30px;\n text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;\n box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(192,65,90,.4);\n z-index:9985;\n animation:pillIn .4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);\n transition:opacity .3s,transform .3s;\n}\n.book-pill:hover{background:var(--pink2,#a8324a);transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px)}\n.book-pill.hidden{opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(8px)}\n@keyframes pillIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(16px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}}\n@media(max-width:768px){.book-pill{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem}}\n/* Hide pill on the pickup page itself */\nbody.page-pickup .book-pill{display:none!important}\n\n/* ── Seasonal banner ── */\n.seasonal-banner{\n background:var(--dark2,#1a1918);color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.08em;\n text-align:center;padding:.45rem 3rem;position:relative;z-index:10000;\n border-bottom:.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);\n}\n.seasonal-banner a{color:var(--gold,#C9A84C);text-decoration:none;margin-left:.5rem;font-weight:500}\n.seasonal-banner a:hover{text-decoration:underline}\n.banner-close{position:absolute;right:1rem;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);\n background:none;border:none;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);cursor:pointer;\n font-size:14px;line-height:1;padding:.2rem;transition:color .2s}\n.banner-close:hover{color:#fff}\n.seasonal-banner.hidden{display:none}\n@media(prefers-color-scheme:light){\n .seasonal-banner{background:var(--dark2,#1a1918)}\n}\n\n/* ── Dark/light toggle in nav ── */\n.theme-toggle{\n width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;\n background:none;border:.5px solid rgba(128,128,128,.25);\n cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n transition:border-color .2s,background .2s;flex-shrink:0;\n}\n.theme-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--gold,#C9A84C);background:rgba(201,168,76,.08)}\n.theme-toggle svg{width:14px;height:14px;transition:opacity .2s}\n.theme-toggle .icon-dark{display:block}\n.theme-toggle .icon-light{display:none}\n[data-theme=\"light\"] .theme-toggle .icon-dark{display:none}\n[data-theme=\"light\"] .theme-toggle .icon-light{display:block}\n\n/* ── Google rating badge in footer ── */\n.g-rating-badge{\n display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;\n text-decoration:none;\n font-family:var(--sans);\n padding:.5rem .8rem;\n border-radius:6px;\n border:.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);\n background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);\n transition:border-color .2s,background .2s;\n margin-bottom:.8rem;\n}\n.g-rating-badge:hover{border-color:rgba(201,168,76,.3);background:rgba(201,168,76,.05)}\n.g-rating-stars{color:#FBBC04;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.05em;line-height:1}\n.g-rating-num{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:500;color:#fff}\n.g-rating-label{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;font-weight:300;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);letter-spacing:.08em}\n.g-rating-logo{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;font-weight:700;\n color:#4285F4;letter-spacing:-.02em}\n@media(prefers-color-scheme:light){\n .g-rating-badge{border-color:rgba(26,25,24,.12);background:#fff}\n .g-rating-num{color:#1a1918}\n .g-rating-label{color:rgba(26,25,24,.45)}\n}\n\n/* ── WhatsApp share button (blogs/guides) ── */\n.wa-share{\n display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;\n background:#25D366;color:#fff;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;font-weight:500;\n letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;\n padding:.65rem 1.2rem;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;\n transition:background .2s;\n}\n.wa-share:hover{background:#1da851}\n.wa-share svg{width:14px;height:14px;flex-shrink:0}\n\n/* ── Reading time indicator ── */\n.reading-time{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;font-weight:300;\n color:var(--txt3,rgba(255,255,255,.4));letter-spacing:.08em;\n display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;\n}\n.reading-time svg{width:11px;height:11px;opacity:.6}\n\n/* ── Was this helpful ── */\n.helpful-block{\n display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\n padding:1.2rem 0;margin-top:2rem;\n border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,.12);\n}\n.helpful-label{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:300;\n color:var(--txt3,rgba(255,255,255,.4))}\n.helpful-btn{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:.1em;\n text-transform:uppercase;padding:.4rem 1rem;border-radius:4px;cursor:pointer;\n border:.5px solid rgba(128,128,128,.2);background:none;\n color:var(--txt3,rgba(255,255,255,.4));transition:all .2s;\n}\n.helpful-btn:hover,.helpful-btn.active{\n border-color:var(--pink);color:var(--pink);background:rgba(192,65,90,.06)}\n.helpful-thanks{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;color:var(--pink);display:none}\n.helpful-thanks.show{display:block}\n\n/* ── Page reading progress (long guides) ── */\n.read-progress{\n position:fixed;top:0;left:0;height:2px;\n background:var(--gold,#C9A84C);z-index:9999;width:0;\n transition:width .1s linear;\n}\n\n\n/* FOOTER */\n/* ═══ FOOTER BASE ═══ */\n.site-footer{\n background:#0a0906;\n position:relative;\n}\n\n/* ── CONTACT FORM STRIP ── */\n.footer-form-strip{\n border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);\n padding:5rem 4rem;\n background:rgba(255,255,255,0.01);\n}\n.footer-form-wrap{\n max-width:1000px;\n margin:0 auto;\n}\n.footer-form-header{\n margin-bottom:2.5rem;\n}\n.footer-form-eye{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;\n letter-spacing:0.32em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:0.8rem;\n}\n.footer-form-title{\n font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;\n font-size:clamp(20px,2.5vw,32px);\n color:#fff;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-0.01em;\n}\n\n/* Form grid */\n.footer-form-row{\n display:grid;\n grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);\n gap:1rem;\n margin-bottom:1rem;\n}\n.footer-form-field{\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.4rem;\n}\n.footer-form-field-full{\n margin-bottom:1.2rem;\n}\n.footer-form-label{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;\n letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\n}\n.footer-form input,\n.footer-form select,\n.footer-form textarea{\n background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);\n border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\n color:#fff;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:300;\n padding:10px 14px;\n outline:none;\n transition:border-color 0.3s,background 0.3s;\n width:100%;\n appearance:none;\n -webkit-appearance:none;\n}\n.footer-form input::placeholder,\n.footer-form textarea::placeholder{\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n}\n.footer-form input:focus,\n.footer-form select:focus,\n.footer-form textarea:focus{\n border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.5);\n background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\n}\n.footer-form select{\n background-image:url(\"data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0l5 6 5-6z' fill='rgba(201,168,76,0.6)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E\");\n background-repeat:no-repeat;\n background-position:right 14px center;\n padding-right:32px;\n cursor:pointer;\n}\n.footer-form select option{\n background:#1a1918;color:#fff;\n}\n.footer-form textarea{\n resize:vertical;min-height:80px;\n}\n\n/* Submit row */\n.footer-form-submit-row{\n display:flex;align-items:center;\n justify-content:space-between;\n gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\n}\n.footer-form-legal{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.2);line-height:1.6;\n}\n.footer-form-legal a{\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);\n text-decoration:none;\n}\n.footer-form-btn{\n display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:0.6rem;\n background:var(--pink);border:none;cursor:pointer;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:10px;\n font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.2em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:#fff;padding:12px 28px;\n transition:background 0.25s,gap 0.3s;\n white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.footer-form-btn:hover{background:var(--pink2);gap:0.9rem}\n.footer-form-btn-arrow{\n display:inline-block;transition:transform 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-form-btn:hover .footer-form-btn-arrow{transform:translateX(4px)}\n\n/* Success message */\n.footer-form-success{\n padding:1rem 0;\n font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;\n font-size:16px;color:var(--gold-l);\n}\n\n/* ── MAIN COLUMNS ── */\n.footer-main{\n display:grid;\n grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;\n gap:3rem;\n max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;\n padding:5rem 4rem;\n border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);\n}\n\n/* Brand col */\n.footer-logo{\n display:block;height:40px;width:auto;\n margin-bottom:1.6rem;\n opacity:0.85;\n}\n.footer-seo-text{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;\n font-weight:300;line-height:1.85;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.38);\n margin-bottom:2rem;\n}\n\n/* Chotusingh */\n.footer-chotu{\n margin-bottom:1.2rem;\n}\n.footer-chotu-img{\n display:block;height:100px;width:auto;\n object-fit:contain;\n mix-blend-mode:lighten;\n filter:brightness(1.1) contrast(1.05);\n margin-bottom:0.4rem;\n}\n.footer-chotu-line{\n font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;\n font-size:11px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.22);\n line-height:1.5;\n}\n\n/* Nav cols */\n.footer-col{\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;\n}\n.footer-col-brand{\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n}\n.footer-col-title{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;\n font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0.28em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:var(--gold);\n 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Durga Puja · Clothes Care · Kolkata

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Durga Puja
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How to prepare, protect and preserve your Puja outfits — before, during and after the four days. Silk sarees, dhotis, sherwanis, lehengas and occasion wear. By The Swiss Laundry, Kolkata — since 2013.

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4 daysSaptami to Dashami
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BeforeDry clean stored outfits
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AfterClean within 2 weeks
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13 yrsKolkata · Est. 2013
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\n The four days of Puja — and what to wear, and when to clean\n
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\n Shashthi\n Day 1 — Arrival\n Bodhon and Adhibas. Evening wear. First outfit of the season — ensure it was dry cleaned before Puja.\n
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\n Saptami\n Day 2 — Morning\n Nabami Puja begins. Traditional colours — red and white for women. Protect from sindoor and dhuno smoke.\n
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\n Ashtami\n Day 3 — Peak\n Pushpanjali and Sandhi Puja. Highest crowd, most outdoor exposure. Smoke, humidity and food staining risk is highest.\n
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\n Navami\n Day 4 — Celebration\n Community gatherings and pandal hopping. Highest wear time. Air garments overnight before Dashami.\n
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\n Dashami\n Day 5 — Sindoor Khela\n Sindoor Khela. Do not wear your best silk saree — sindoor stains are very difficult to remove. Bring all worn outfits to dry cleaner within 2 weeks.\n
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Before Puja: preparing stored outfits

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Durga Puja outfits are stored for approximately 11 months of the year — from Dashami one year to Shashthi the next. During this storage period, Kolkata's heat, humidity and monsoon climate affect even well-stored garments. The right preparation before Puja prevents the embarrassment of staining, odour or visible deterioration on the most important four days of the social calendar.

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The two-week rule: Bring stored Puja outfits to The Swiss Laundry at least two weeks before Puja begins. This allows time for cleaning, pressing, any stain treatment, and for you to inspect the result before the day. Last-minute cleaning in the week before Puja is possible but not ideal.
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Why clean before wearing — even if the garment looks clean? Stored garments accumulate dust, absorb atmospheric moisture (particularly relevant in Kolkata's pre-monsoon and monsoon storage period), and may have developed surface mould or moth activity invisible to the naked eye. Chemical residue from storage — neem, cedar, even the muslin wrap — can irritate skin when worn. Sweat and oil residue from last year's wear, invisible after 11 months, is still present on the fabric and will begin to smell once body heat activates it.

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Pressing matters as much as cleaning. A silk saree that has been folded for 11 months will have deep fold creases. A sherwani that has been hung may have shoulder distortion. Professional pressing restores the drape and structure that makes these garments look their best. Do not steam at home the night before — bring it in for professional pressing.

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\n Before Puja — to do list\n
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  • Book pickup or drop-off 2 weeks before Puja
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  • Dry clean all stored silk sarees
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  • Dry clean sherwanis, suits and structured outfits
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  • Dry clean embroidered and zari garments
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  • Inspect for moth damage before bringing in
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  • Check for last year’s stains that need spotting
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  • Confirm all pressing and draping needs
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  • Collect 2–3 days before Puja begins
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\n After Puja — to do list\n
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  • Air all worn garments in shade for 24 hours
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  • Do not fold while still warm
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  • Inform dry cleaner of any stains and what they are
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  • Dry clean everything worn — even if it looks clean
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  • Wash cotton kurtas and dhotis at home if preferred
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  • Store only after cleaning — never before
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Which Puja garments need what cleaning

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The Puja wardrobe spans a wide range of fabrics and constructions. The cleaning method varies by garment — but the rule for anything delicate, embroidered or silk is always dry cleaning.

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\n Silk Saree\n Women · All five days\n

Dry clean only. Banarasi, Kanjivaram, Tussar — all require professional dry cleaning before and after Puja. Never wash. On Dashami (Sindoor Khela), wear an older or less precious saree — sindoor is very difficult to remove from fine silk.

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\n Sherwani\n Men · Saptami & Navami\n

Dry clean only. Brocade, silk or embroidered sherwanis cannot be washed. The structure and lining also require dry cleaning. After Puja, the collar and underarm areas require targeted pre-spotting for sweat before the cleaning cycle.

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\n Silk Dhoti\n Men · Morning Puja days\n

Dry clean only. Silk dhotis crease deeply and watermark easily. Professional pressing is essential to restore the correct drape. Cotton dhotis can be washed at home but benefit from professional pressing.

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\n Embroidered Lehenga\n Women · Evening programme\n

Dry clean only. Zari, sequin and stone work on Puja lehengas cannot withstand washing. Multiple layers and lining also require controlled dry cleaning. Allow extra time for pressing — the volume of fabric requires careful work.

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\n Kurta & Pyjama (Silk)\n Men · All days\n

Dry clean only. Plain cotton kurtas can be washed at home. Silk, brocade or embroidered kurtas require dry cleaning. The kurta collar and underarm areas should be pre-spotted for sweat and perfume residue.

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\n Kurta & Pyjama (Cotton)\n Men · Casual wear\n

Wash at home. Plain cotton kurtas can be machine washed. Hand-block printed cotton should be cold-washed only to prevent colour bleed. For best pressing results, have them professionally pressed before Puja.

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\n Salwar Kameez (Silk)\n Women · Day wear\n

Dry clean only if silk or embroidered. Plain cotton or synthetic salwar kameez can be washed. Silk, georgette or heavily embroidered sets require dry cleaning to protect both the fabric and the embellishments.

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\n Achkan & Bandhgala\n Men · Formal occasions\n

Dry clean only. Structured Indian formalwear has internal tailoring that distorts in water. The lining and canvas require dry cleaning. After Puja, allow to air for 24 hours before bringing in — the internal canvas needs to breathe.

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During Puja: protecting your clothes across the four days

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The four days of Puja combine outdoor humidity, incense smoke, dhuno (resin incense), sindoor, food, and crowd contact — all of which affect fine garments. Some protection is possible with a little foresight.

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01Perfume before drapingApply perfume to your skin or hair before putting on a silk saree — not to the fabric. Perfume alcohol weakens silk fibres and leaves residue that degrades the fabric in storage.
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02Sindoor Khela sareeOn Dashami, wear a saree you are less attached to. Sindoor contains vermillion pigment that penetrates silk deeply. While treatable professionally if addressed immediately, heavy sindoor application on fine Banarasi or Kanjivaram silk carries a risk of permanent staining.
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03Dhuno smokeResin incense smoke (dhuno) during Sandhi Puja embeds in silk and wool fibres. The odour deepens if the garment is stored without cleaning. Dry cleaning removes dhuno smoke completely — home washing does not.
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04Food stains — act immediatelyIf food falls on a silk saree during bhog or pandal hopping, do not rub or wet it. Blot excess gently with a dry cloth only. Bring to a dry cleaner as soon as possible — ideally the same day or the next morning.
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05Air overnight between wearsAfter each day’s wear, drape the saree or hang the sherwani loosely in a well-ventilated room overnight. Never fold while warm from body heat — fold creases set most deeply when the fabric is warm and slightly damp from perspiration.
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06Humidity and October KolkataPuja falls in October, when Kolkata’s post-monsoon humidity remains high — typically 75–85%. Silk and wool absorb atmospheric moisture. Do not store garments in plastic bags between days — they need to breathe. A cotton breathable bag overnight is correct.
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Puja stain first aid — what to do immediately

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Puja involves rituals, food, smoke and celebration — all of which create staining opportunities. The most important rule applies to all of them: do not apply water to a silk saree. Do not rub. Do not panic. Bring it to a professional.

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Sindoor / kumkumDo not touch. Gently shake off loose powder. Bring to dry cleaner immediately — same day if possible. Tell them it is sindoor.Do not apply water. Do not rub. Do not attempt removal at home.
Dhuno (resin smoke)Air the garment in shade overnight. Bring to dry cleaner after Puja ends. Inform them of smoke exposure.Do not wash. Do not hang in sun — UV can set smoke discolouration.
Bhog food (ghee, mishti)Blot excess with a dry cloth — no rubbing. Bring to dry cleaner as soon as possible. Fresh oil stains respond very well to solvent.Do not apply water, salt, or talc. Do not rub.
Tea / cold drinksBlot excess liquid with a dry cloth. Do not spread. Bring to dry cleaner the same day if possible — tea stains on silk set quickly.Do not wet the stain. Do not apply soda water. Do not rub.
Perfume / attarAllow to dry naturally in shade. Bring to dry cleaner after the day — perfume alcohol leaves a residue that degrades silk if left long-term.Do not apply anything. Do not dry with heat.
Lipstick / makeupDo not touch the stain. Bring to dry cleaner — cosmetic stains are oil-based and respond well to pre-spotting.Do not rub or wet. Do not use makeup remover on the fabric.
Sweat / perspirationAir the garment overnight before folding. Dry clean all worn garments within two weeks — sweat on silk and wool causes permanent damage if stored without cleaning.Do not store without airing first. Do not fold while still warm.
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Sindoor on fine silk: Sindoor is a mineral pigment — vermillion (mercury sulphide) or synthetic red. On fine silk, it penetrates the fibre deeply. Professional pre-spotting can remove sindoor effectively if treated within 24–48 hours. After a week, the pigment bonds to the silk protein and removal becomes increasingly difficult. After a month of storage, it may be permanent. Do not delay.
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After Puja: the most important cleaning of the year

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The two weeks after Dashami are the busiest period of the year at The Swiss Laundry. Every Puja outfit worn across the four days needs cleaning before it is stored for the next 11 months. This is not optional — it is the single most important care action for preserving your Puja wardrobe long-term.

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What accumulates across four days of Puja: sweat and skin oil from extended wear, food residue from bhog and pandal food, dhuno smoke from Sandhi Puja, perfume and attar, outdoor dust and humidity, and for Dashami — sindoor. Any one of these, if stored without cleaning, causes permanent damage. All of them together, left for 11 months, guarantee it.
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Air for 24 hours before bringing inAfter Dashami, air all worn garments loosely in a shaded, ventilated area for at least 24 hours. Do not fold, do not store in plastic, do not put in a cupboard. The moisture from four days of wear needs to escape before the garment is processed.
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Bring in within two weeks of DashamiThe two-week window is the critical period for post-Puja cleaning. Stains that are treatable at two weeks become increasingly difficult at four weeks. Sweat residue on silk causes yellowing that deepens monthly. Book a pickup online or call 9836233354 to schedule collection.
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Inform the dry cleaner of every stainTell The Swiss Laundry what stains are present, what they are, and when they occurred. A sindoor stain from Dashami, a tea stain from Ashtami, and a ghee stain from bhog all require different pre-spotting agents. The more information provided, the better the result.
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Clean everything — not just the stained itemsEven garments that appear clean must be dry cleaned before storage. Sweat, perfume and smoke residue are invisible but present. A silk saree that looks pristine after Navami is still carrying body oils and perfume alcohol that will cause yellowing over 11 months if stored without cleaning.
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Do not store until cleaning is completeNever return a Puja outfit to its storage bag, box or trunk without dry cleaning it first. Even a single night in a plastic bag after Puja can begin the process of mould formation on damp fabric. Store only after cleaning, pressing and complete drying.
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Storing Puja clothes for 11 months

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Once cleaned and pressed, your Puja outfits need to survive the next 11 months — through Kolkata's winter dry, summer heat, and monsoon humidity — without damage. The storage method determines what condition they will be in when you open the box next Shashthi.

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Wrap in cotton muslin — never plastic. Every silk saree, sherwani and embroidered garment should be wrapped individually in undyed, unbleached cotton muslin before storage. Muslin allows the fabric to breathe. Plastic bags trap moisture — in Kolkata's climate, even a small amount of residual moisture in a sealed plastic bag will create mould on silk protein fibres within weeks of the monsoon arriving.

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Fold along different lines each year. Silk and structured garments develop permanent crease marks if folded on the same line repeatedly. When rewrapping for storage, vary the fold lines from the previous year. Store flat where possible, or loosely rolled around a muslin-covered tube.

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Moth protection. Cedar blocks, dried neem leaves or lavender sachets placed near (not touching) stored silk and wool provide effective moth deterrence without chemical contact. Replace these annually — cedar and neem lose potency over 12 months. Do not use naphthalene mothballs against silk or wool.

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After Puja in October, the garments go into storage just as Kolkata’s temperature begins to drop — but the humidity remains high through November. Then come the dry winter months, followed by the intense heat of March–May, and then the monsoon from June–September. The monsoon is the highest-risk period for stored silk and wool. A dehumidifier in the storage room, or sealed boxes with silica gel packets replaced monthly through June–September, significantly reduces mould risk. Inspect stored Puja clothes once in January and once in July — catching a problem early prevents permanent damage.

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Durga Puja clothes care — specifically in Kolkata

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The relationship between Kolkata and Durga Puja is unlike any other city-festival relationship in India. Puja in Kolkata is not a single occasion — it is the defining event of the social year, the primary occasion for wearing the finest garments owned, and the moment when the entire city is simultaneously dressed in its best. The volume of fine silk, wool and embroidered occasion wear in use across the five days of Puja in Kolkata has no equivalent anywhere in India.

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The Swiss Laundry has operated at the Kasba Industrial Estate since October 2013 — we have been cleaning Kolkata’s Puja wardrobe for over a decade. The pattern is consistent: the two weeks before Puja and the two weeks after Puja are our highest-volume periods of the year.

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The Kolkata Puja climate: Durga Puja falls in October, when Kolkata’s post-monsoon humidity remains high — typically 75 to 85 percent. The city is warm and humid, and the four days of Puja involve extended outdoor time at pandals, in crowds, and in the open. Silk absorbs atmospheric moisture and body heat quickly. The dhuno smoke from Sandhi Puja penetrates every fabric it encounters. These are Kolkata-specific conditions that amplify the need for professional care before and after the festival.

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What we see at The Swiss Laundry after Puja every year: Sindoor stains on Dashami sarees brought in too late for full removal. Silk sarees yellowed from the previous year because they were stored without cleaning. Sherwanis with dhuno smoke odour that home washing cannot remove. Embroidered lehengas with set tea stains from Ashtami. All of these are preventable with the two rules: clean before storing, and bring stains in within two weeks.

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We are at P-4 Kasba Industrial Estate, Phase III, E.M. Bypass (East), Kolkata 700107. Open Monday to Saturday, 10AM to 5PM. Doorstep pickup available across 30+ areas in Kolkata on invoices above ₹1,000. Call 9836233354 or WhatsApp us to book before the rush.

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Common questions

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Questions about
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Yes — if stored since last Puja, dry clean before wear. Clothes stored for 11–12 months accumulate dust, absorb atmospheric moisture in Kolkata’s humidity, and may harbour moth larvae. Dry clean 1–2 weeks before Puja to allow time for any issues to be addressed.

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Apply perfume to skin or hair before draping — not to the silk. Keep the saree away from sindoor and food stains during rituals. On Dashami (Sindoor Khela), wear an older or less precious saree. After each day, air in shade overnight before folding. Dry clean all worn silk sarees within two weeks of Dashami.

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Puja outfits accumulate sweat, perfume, dhuno smoke, food residue and outdoor dust across the four days. If stored without cleaning, these oxidise over months — causing permanent yellowing and staining on silk, attracting moths to woollen garments, and embedding smoke odour that becomes nearly impossible to remove after a year.

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Plain cotton kurtas and cotton dhotis can be washed at home. Silk dhotis, embroidered kurtas, silk kurtas, and garments with zari or embellishment must be dry cleaned. When in doubt, check the care label — a circle symbol means dry cleaning is required.

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Do not apply water and do not rub — both spread the pigment and risk permanent watermarking on silk. Bring the saree to a dry cleaner as soon as possible after staining. Tell them what the stain is and when it happened. Sindoor is treatable if addressed within 24–48 hours. After a month, it may be permanent.

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Before Puja: 1–2 weeks before Shashthi. After Puja: within two weeks of Dashami. The Swiss Laundry sees its highest volume in these two windows — call ahead or book a pickup to avoid delays. We offer doorstep pickup across 30+ areas in Kolkata on invoices above ₹1,000.

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Puja cleaning.
Done properly.

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Book your pre-Puja cleaning 2 weeks before Shashthi. Post-Puja collection available across 30+ areas in Kolkata. The Swiss Laundry — 13 years of Puja wardrobes.

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