HADIMBA

Introduction

Hadimba, a Rakshashi in the Mahabharat has been deified and is worshipped in this area.According to Mahabharat Hadimb Rakshash ruled some of the sub- mountainous tracts of the Himalayas. His sister was Hadimba or Hidimba.   In their wanderings the Pandavas, along with their mother, after escape from the wax house unhurt came to the territory of Hadimb Rakshash. Bhima fell in love with Hadimba, the sister of the ruler. Bhima could marry her only after killing the brother.

The pair-lived in the valley for about a year after which Bhima joined his brothers and mother. Hadimba gave birth to a son who was named Ghototkachh. Till Ghototkachh was a minor, Hadimba looked after her country. She retired to the inner hills, for meditation, when her son Ghototkachh, a great warrior took over the country. Ghototkachh was a good administrator.

Author - P.C. Roy Choudhoury

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