Sages & Others
Hidimbi
हिडिम्बा
The Rakshasi Queen
Who was Hidimbi?
Hidimbi (हिडिम्बा): The Rakshasi Queen, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. A Rakshasi sent by her brother Hidimba to lure the fleeing Pandavas to his feast - instead she fell in love with Bhima and warned them.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | हिडिम्बा |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Rakshasi Queen |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | Loving, Loyal, Shapeshifter, Mother |
| Notable relationships | Husband: Bhima, Mother-in-law: Queen Kunti |
| Featured in | 2 stories |
About Hidimbi
A Rakshasi sent by her brother Hidimba to lure the fleeing Pandavas to his feast - instead she fell in love with Bhima and warned them. After Bhima slew her brother, she became his wife and the mother of Ghatotkacha, the half-demon hero of the war.
In Their Words
My brother comes to eat you - flee, or let me carry you to safety, for I love you.
Hidimbi
Traits
- Loving
- Loyal
- Shapeshifter
- Mother
Story Appearances
- The House of Lac and the DemonsLoves Bhima, warns the Pandavas
- Thirteen Years of FireMarries Bhima in the forest
Character Arc
- The ChoiceBetrays her brother for love
- The SonBears the mighty Ghatotkacha
Key Relationships
- HusbandBhima
- Mother-in-lawQueen Kunti
Places in Hidimbi's Story
Drawn from the stories Hidimbi appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.