patri ke is taraf ya us taraf, zindagi mein hum sab RailFan ek taraf - Ananya D'Souza

Finally the day has arrived :)
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It is just another extension,
but........
a red letter day for the people of this region, where rail services are deficient.
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It was worth this long distance trip to be present on this joyous occasion :)
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12 Coach rake. Clean.......
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Garlands , roses decorated. Incense sticks and camphor lit, coconut broken.
People here are simply over joyed especially older gentlemen :)
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Roses, bouquet and sweets given to crew.
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Finally learning that I came from Bengaluru , they gave me a Dharwad Peda too :)
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