The son of the moon god, who was born on earth as Abhimanyu.
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.
Per tradition, not a genealogical relationship.
Varchas is the son of Chandra. The Adi Parva says he was born as Abhimanyu, for only sixteen years.
The gods and Chandra agreed to let Varchas be born on earth, but Chandra would not be separated from his son for long. Varchas could remain for sixteen years.
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.