Guha is the king of the Nishadas at Shringaverapura on the Ganga and a dear friend of Rama. He welcomes Rama on the first night of the exile and ferries him, Sita and Lakshmana across the river.
RoleAlly of Rama
Appears inRamayana
GroupAllies of Rama
KingdomOther kingdoms
First appearsAyodhya Kanda, Sarga 50
Sargas11 in the Valmiki Ramayana
Frequently asked questions
Who was Guha in the Ramayana?
He was the king of the Nishadas at Shringaverapura, a friend of Rama who ferried him across the Ganga.
Is Guha the same as Kevat?
Valmiki names the Nishada king Guha; the boatman Kevat who washes Rama's feet comes from later retellings such as the Ramcharitmanas.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda (sargas 2.50, 2.51, 2.52, 2.84, 2.85, 2.86, 2.87, 2.88, 2.89, 2.113)
- Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda (sargas 6.128)
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