 His name is seen to occur in the first mandala of Rigveda (Bhagavata Purana, Srimad Devi Bhagavatam and in the Puranas.He is said to be the forefather of many other great rishis and various clans, such as the Dadheech Brahmins (Dynasty/clan) in India claim to be his descendants.Dadhichi is believed to have authored the famous composition of "Narayanm Kawacham", which is a famous hymn in southern India and sung for power and peace.