Soma
The moon god, ancestor of the lunar dynasty and father of Budha and Varchas.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.
Chandra, or Soma, is the moon god. The lunar dynasty, to which the Kurus and Yadavas belong, is named after him.
In the Puranas, Chandra's son with Tara is Budha, the father of Pururavas. In the Mahabharata, Chandra's son Varchas was born as Abhimanyu.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.