The Rakshasa killed by Bhima in the forest, brother of Hidimbi.
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.
Hidimba is a man-eating Rakshasa who lived in the forest near where the Pandavas rested during their exile.
He sent his sister to bring the sleeping Pandavas to him. When she fell in love with Bhima, Hidimba attacked them, and Bhima killed him.
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.