Did Hidimba curse Draupadi?

According to Hidimba, her son was king regent, and he doesn’t need to pay respect to a shameless woman like Draupadi. This gesture angered Draupadi and cursed him that he will have a short life! Infuriated Hidimba also cursed Draupadi that her sons will also have a brief experience.

Was Hidimba jealous of Draupadi?

A lesser known part of the legend, based on the Sarala Das’s 15th-century Odia Mahabharata, goes that she was jealous of Draupadi, and considered her to be ‘immoral’ for having five husbands. In turn, Hidimbi cursed Draupadi, that her as yet unborn children would also be murdered one day.

How did Hidimba fall in love with Bhima?

Kunti and four of the Pandavas were tired and fell asleep; Bhima was awake and kept a watch. Hidimb sensed the smell of human beings and asked Hidimba to go after them. As soon as Hidimba saw the handsome Bhima, she fell in love with him. She took the form of a beautiful woman and went to him.

Where did Hidimb and Hidimba live?

After walking for a long time, they came to the part of the forest where a demon named Hidimb and his sister Hidimba lived. Kunti and four of the Pandavas were tired and fell asleep; Bhima was awake and kept a watch.

Who was hiidimba in the Mahabharata?

Answer: Hiidimba was the sister of a demon named Hiidimba in the Mahabharata. After Bhima killed Hidimb, Hidimbaa took the form of a beautiful woman and married Bheem. From the womb of Hiidimba, Bhima received a son named Ghatotkacha.

What happened to Hidimba and Ghatotkacha?

After some time Hidimba gave birth to a son who was named Ghatotkacha. After a few years, Kunti and the Pandavas decided to leave of Hidimba and Ghatotkacha, who had grown up to be a strong boy. He promised the Pandavas that he would come to them, whenever they needed him. Back to Mythological Stories Index