Hidimba, also known as Hidimbi, was a character in the Indian epic, Mahabharata. She was a Rakshasi (demoness) who lived in the forest with her brother Hidimba. According to the Mahabharata, Hidimba fell in love with Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, and married him. They had a son named Ghatotkacha, who also played a significant role in the Mahabharata.