Bhima ended up crushing and tearing Hidimba into two pieces. Arjuna reminded Bhima that daybreak was about to set in and the demons become stronger at that time and Bhima should kill Hidimba as soon as possible. The sleeping Pandavas woke up on hearing the sounds of them fighting and offered to help Bhima in killing Hidimba but Bhima asked them to watch the duel as spectators. Bhima interjected Hidimba and challenged him to fight him instead. Hidimba got furious at his sister and rushed towards her to kill her. She assumed the form of a beautiful woman and told about her brother to Bhima. Hidimbi went on his instructions, but her mind changed on seeing Bhima.
He sent Hidimbi to kill the Pandavas and to bring them back to him. Hidimba ate human flesh and became eager to devour them.
While travelling, the Pandavas stopped in that forest to rest while Bhima stood on guard. The demon Hidimba lived in a forest along with his sister Hidimbi.