18th century), also known as Ganga Das Viakarni,[1] was an 18th-century Udasi mahant who founded the Chitta Akhara (also known as 'Akhara Ganga Ram' after its founder), an akhara located in the Mai Sawan Bazar neighbourhood of Amritsar.

[2][3] Ganga Ram was an expert of Sanskrit and Gurmukhi syntax.

[4] The misldars (chieftains) of the Sikh Confederacy in his time granted him permission to operate a langar kitchen near the Harmandir Sahib complex.

[5] His akhara still functions to this day, it contains historical fresco artwork depicting Sikh themes.

[5] His akhara is part of the route of the Amritsar Heritage Walk tour.