Madhuchhanda


Madhuchhandha is a legendary sage mentioned in the Indian epics and mythology. A number of hymns in Rigveda are composed by him. He is the son of legendary sage Brahmarshi Vishvamitra.
Madhuchanda had a mastery over Vedic literature and was also a great singer.

Madhuchanda and the Rigveda

Madhuchhanda was the maker of the hymn to god Agni, with which the Rigveda begins. He composed 1-10 hymns in the Mandala 1 of Rigveda.