A sage who sang the Chandaveda, according to Mahabharata Udyogaparva Chapter 43 verse 50.

Once Agni hid beneath the oceans after being cursed by Bhrigu. According to the Mahabharata Vanaparva Chapter 222, verse 8, it was Adharva who found him there, as per the devas’ instructions. Also, as per Chapter 222 verse 19, he re-created the worlds that had been diminished by the lack of Agni.

Adharva was born from Brahma’s face. His wife was Shanti, daughter of Kardama. Shanti was also called Chithi, though some works suggest that she is another wife. It is also suggested that Adharva was another name for Angiras.