The Rakshasi who married Bhima and became the mother of Ghatotkacha.
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.
Hidimbi is a Rakshasi, the sister of Hidimba, and Bhima's wife. She is the mother of Ghatotkacha.
Hidimba sent her to bring the sleeping Pandavas to be eaten. She fell in love with Bhima and warned him. After Bhima killed Hidimba, Kunti and Yudhishthira agreed to the marriage, on condition that Bhima would leave her when a son was born.
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.