sanatanhindusikh
shastarvidiya
shivakhara

Due to the fact this 'Akhara' (ie, referring to the 'Shiv Akhara' as run today), represents the traditional Akali Nihang Baba Darbara Singh Sanatan Suraj Bansia Shastar Vidiya Shiv Akhara, it seeks to function according to the ancient Akali Nihang Singh Khalsa system of 'Gurmata'.

As such, Nihang Niddar Singh, as the Sanatan Hindu Sikh Shastar Vidiya 'Gurdev' and Buddha Dal-recognised Nihang 'Jathedar' in England is the head.

The role is not so much of a 'leader', rather as a catalyst by which to bring all the like-minded individuals and 'Shagird' together, to make the vision of preserving and spreading Sanatan Hindu Sikh Shastar Vidiya a reality. In accordance with ancient Khalsa tradition the 'Akhara' consists of five other equal members.

Whereas the 'Jathedar', serves as a linchpin of the institution, these five, representing traditional 'Panj Piyareh', are the Akhara's sanctioning voice.