Akali Naina Singh Nihang
Akali Naina Singh Nihang
Jathedar Akali Baba Naina Singh Nihang
Known for
Fifth Jathedar of Budha Dal
Fifth Jathedar of Budha Dal
Akali Naina Singh Nihang was a Nihang warrior and fifth Jathedar of Budha Dal.[1] He was born around 1736, into a Sidhu Jat family, in Khudi Kurd, in Barnala district. He learned Gurbani and martial skills from Baba Deep Singh. He joined Budha Dal at the age of 20, along with his nephew Nihang Kharag Singh. He was guardian of Akali Phula Singh (1761-1823) and trained him with scriptures, warfare and martial arts.[2] He is credited for introducing tall pyramidal turban, which is common among the Nihangs.[3][4]