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Blog Entry# 908286
Posted: Nov 16 2013 (16:58)

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Nov 16 2013 (16:58)   15006/Dehradun - Gorakhpur Rapti Ganga Express | HW/Haridwar (9 PFs)
 
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Rare Capture -Rapti Ganga Express at Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar, Har Ki Pauri!!!
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A rare capture of 15006/Rapti Ganga Express at Mansa Devi Temple Haridwar.After returning from darshan and Udankhatola ride,we were doing bit of shopping here and I heard honk and thought of capturing. Sorry for poor placement,as I had to capture instantly.
Loco: #18743 Gonda (GD) WDM-3A. Rebuilt at DLMW,
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Patiala. Air brake only. Was temporarily derated to WDM-2.
Runs from DDN/Dehradun to GKP/Gorakhpur Junction. Travel Time: 16h 25m 13 halts Distance: 815 km Avg Speed: 49 km/hr.
Location- Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar, Har Ki Pauri, Uttarakhand.
The Mansa Devi temple is located atop the Bilwa Parvat on the Sivalik Hills, the southernmost mountain chain of the Himalayas.
The term Mansa means wish and it is believed that the goddess fulfils all the wishes of a sincere devotee.
Pic1. Udankhatola ride and the Marvelous view of Holy Ganga Maiya and Haridwar!!
Pic2. Mansa Devi Temple.
Pic3. Video shot of Gonda WDM3A hauling Rapti Ganga Express.

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Nov 17 2013 (20:40)
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superb catch...bahut din se mai soch raha tha ki koi iska video le ke aaye an finally
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Nov 17 2013 (22:13)
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Superb video..I have also visited that temple which is on the top of the mountain..From the temple,tracks can be seen entering and emerging out from inside the mountain..Thanks for sharing. :-)
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Nov 18 2013 (08:11)
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Thanks Harsh. bas yha se nikalne wala tha k honk sun k ruk gya :)
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Nov 20 2013 (19:20)
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Thank you :)
yes the place is very scenic.
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