Hidimba was furious and lunged forward to kill Bhima. A gruesome duel began between Bhima and Hidimba. He was a strong and fearsome Rakshasa, but Bhima overpowered him, being the son of Vayu.
Amidst the fight, the other Pandavas and Kunti woke up and tried to assist Bhima, but Yudhishthira told them that Bhima was strong enough to defeat Hidimba.
Finally, Bhima killed Hidimba by smashing him into the ground with immense force.
After Hidimba’s death, Hidimbi approached Kunti and confessed that she was in love with Bhima and wanted to marry him.
At first, Bhima was reluctant, but married Hidimbi after Yudhishthira and Kunti’s permission, upon the condition that he would return to them, after giving her a son.
Bhima stayed in the forest for a short period, and Hidimbi gave birth to a son named Ghatotkacha.
Ghatotkacha grew rapidly (as Rakshasas do) and promised Bhima that he would come to their aid whenever the Pandavas needed him.
After Ghatotkacha’s birth, Bhima returned to his family, residing in the nearby area.