FOREWORD Swami Svayamananda of Kashmir is in himself a miracle, a Grahsti (Forest Officer) and a Prominent Saint, a devotee, who has become the chosen medium of Goddess Uma Herself. In accordance with his earlier appeal and public response to the Same, the holy shrine of Uma Nagari is being reconstructed as one of the most prominent Tirthas in India, of which all devotees may be proud. A Mahayag ya ts being performed at the shrine every year with great enthusiasm and devotion. The Ashram publishes in this pamphlet a revised edition of Swami i's orginal appeal for funds. Along with it ts also being published a brief biosketch of the Swami Ji and the authentic history of the Shrine based on careful research on spot by Swami Ft himself. It is “hoped that public will give a warm reception 10 this publication and contribute generously, ' for the glorious cause,it Grateful thanks are due to Shri Satyanand Fi (Mahant of temple), Shri Janki Nath Ganhar, Shri J. N. Koul, Shri Jia Lal Pandita Shri B. K. Mam, Shri Vishamber Nath Koul of Uttrasu, Shri Shive Ji Koul, Shri A. N. Dhar, Shri V. K. Handoo and all other Ashram members for their assistance in the preparation of this publication, eal fad TH (Prof) D. Ne Raina (M. A.) Srinagar; Kashmir Chandigarh, Punjab.