Madhuchhandha (also known as Madhushchandhas Vaishvamitra) is a sage mentioned in the Indian epics and mythology. A number of hymns in '' Rigveda'' are composed by him. He is the son of 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.

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{{reflist Characters in Hindu mythology Sages in the Ramayana