page_title: Bhima
section_title: During the Kurukshetra War
hierarchical_section_title: Bhima / During the Kurukshetra War
caption_attribution_description: English: Bhima fighting Duryodhana
context_page_description: In Indian epic Mahabharata, Bhima is the 2nd born of the Pandavas. The Mahabharata relates many events which portray the might of Bhima. Bhima alone killed hundred Kaurava brothers in the Kurukshetra war. He was considered to have the physical strength of 10,000 elephants approximately. He was considered as the son of God of Wind, Vayu and brother of Hanuman.
context_section_description: Before the battle had begun, Bhima suggested that Satyaki would lead the Pandava forces, as their general, but Yudhishthira and Arjuna opted for Dhrishtadyumna. The flag of Bhima's chariot bore the image of a gigantic lion in silver with its eyes made of lapis lazuli and his chariot was yoked to horses as black as bears or black antelopes. He wielded a celestial bow named Vayavya- which was given by Vayu deva (Wind God), had a massive conch named Paundra and also possessed a huge mace whose strength is equivalent to a hundred thousand maces (presented by Lord Hanuman). Bhima distinguishes himself in battle several times throughout the war; some of Bhima's major engagements during the war include:
caption: Bhima fighting with Duryodhana, Kalighat painting
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