Guhan
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Guha (Sanskrit: गुह), is another name of the Hindu deity Skanda or Muruga. Guhan means the resident of the "cave of the heart". This basically derives from the Hindu philosophy that the ultimate truth/reality (God) is everpresent in the hearts of all living beings and is also the cause of the life force. Guhan is commonly associated with, Lord Subrahmanya, one of the most revered deities of Tamil Hindus.
Guhan is also encountered in one of the epic stories of Hindus. Guhan,as proper noun, appears in "Ramayana" which is one of the two Hindu epics, as a boatsman. Guhan assists Rama (reincarnation of Lord Vishnu) to cross the river during Rama's banishment from Ayodhya by his stepmother. Guhan is revered for his high-standing honorable qualities and continues to be an inspiration to many practicing Hindus.
