Pashaura Singh (1928–2008) also known as Santa Singh or to Nihang Sikhs as Jathedar Akali Baba Santa Singh Ji Nihang 96 Crori was the 13th Jathedar of Budha Dal, succeeding Akali Chet Singh.

He was born as Pashaura Singh in Gujranwala.

The Sarbloh Granth was first published in the mid-20th century by Santa Singh. He had major influence over bringing its teachings to the wider Sikh community.

In 2001, Santa Singh accepted the “tankhah” (punishment for religious misconduct) pronounced by Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, the Jathedar of the Akal Takht.

Also in the same year, the followers of Santa Singh have said he had made the choice to reintegrate himself with the Sikh Panth. They asserted that his decision would serve as a source of motivation for Sikhs. Udhe Singh (Secretary of Budha Dal and nephew of Baba Santa Singh), Maharaj Singh, Partap Singh, Prithipal Singh, the personal assistant to Jathedar Vedanti, played pivotal roles in facilitating Santa Singh's reconnection with the Sikh community.

Santa Singh was an avid supporter of Indian National Congress and was close to many leaders. He had been dubbed by many Sikhs as a "government stooge".

In the early 70s Santa Singh became close with India's President Zail Singh. Zail Singh even gifted Santa Singh a car. After this Santa and fellow Nihangs regularly attended Congress rallies and blessed Indira Gandhi before her elections.

In the aftermath of Operation Blue Star he attended a Congress rally organised by Indira Gandhi. This led to heavy criticism by Sikh leaders.