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Who married first in Pandavas?

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Rachel Ellis

Published Jan 22, 2026

One of the lesser-known but most important characters in the great Indian Epic Mahabharata, is Hidimbi, the first wife of Pandava prince Bhima. Hidimbi was a demoness, who fell in love with Bhima when he took shelter in a forest along with his four brothers and mother.

Who married first in Pandavas and Kauravas?

Draupadi was the first wife of each of the brothers (the Pandavas) except Bheema. Bheema 's first wife was Hidimba and they both had one son also named Ghatotkach. After his son was born, Bheema and the other Pandavas with Kunti carried on their travel.

Who is yudhisthira first wife?

Yudhishthira was married to Devika in a self-choice marriage ceremony, arranged by her father Govasena, who was the king of Sivi Kingdom. They had a son, Yaudheya.

Who killed shakuni?

During the Kurukshetra War, Shakuni was killed by the youngest Pandava, Sahadeva.

Who is Hidimba son?

Ghatotkacha was the son of the Pandava Bhima and the demoness Hidimbi.

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Who killed Bhima?

Duryodhana and his uncle, Shakuni, tried to kill Bhima multiple times. One was by poisoning and throwing Bhima into a river. Bhima was rescued by Nāgas and was given a drink which made him very strong and immune to all venom.

Who is Karna wife?

Padmavati. In the Vyasa's Mahabharata (original version of the epic), Padmavati is the wife of Karna.

Who killed Ghatotkacha?

Mahabharatham - Watch Episode 185 - Karna kills Ghatotkacha on Disney+ Hotstar.

Is Ashwathama still alive?

NO, Ashwatthama is NOT alive. He was cursed by the Supreme Krishna to wander in suffering for 3000 years.

How Draupadi is virgin?

Perhaps because it gave Draupadi enough time to bear a child for that husband without any paternity issues. She bore each of her husbands a son. Before she moves to the next husband,Draupadi walks through fire to regain her virginity and purity. Such rules were never placed before polygamous husbands.

Who was Arjuna's favorite wife?

Subhadra was Arjuna's favorite wife. Subhadra was the sister of Lord Krishna. Thus Arjuna naturally loved her more since she was the sister of his inseparable companion (Arjuna is Nara and Lord Krishna is Narayana).

Who died first in Pandavas?

The first to die was Draupadi; she was imperfect because she loved Arjuna more than her other husbands. Then it was Sahadeva, imperfect because he was overconfident about his knowledge in science. He was followed by Nakula, imperfect because he was over-enthusiastic about his good looks.

Who did Draupadi sleep with first?

The first night with Yudhishtara proved disastrously frustrating for Draupadi who was by then aroused and willing to be taken. Bhima, who came next, got over his carnal desire by carrying Draupadi on his shoulders to show her the city till he was exhausted.

Who ruled Hastinapur after Pandavas?

When the child was born lifeless, it was Krishna who gave it life through His yogic powers. After Krishna left for Vaikuntam and the Pandavas renounced the world of power and pleasure, Parikshit inherited the throne of Hastinapur.

Who was Pandu's Favourite wife?

Madri was more remembered as the beloved wife of Pandu than the mother of the Pandava twins Nakula and Sahadeva. Madri, the sister of Shalya was introduced by Vyasa with the epithet rupenaasadrishi, famous for her unparalleled beauty.

Who is Karna's son?

Vrishaketu is a figure in the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. He was the son of Karna and also the youngest of Karna's sons. He was the only surviving son of Karna as he didn't participate because of his young age. After Arjuna got to know that Karna was his brother, he trained Vrishaketu.

Who is Bhishma father?

Bhishma's birth and youth are mainly narrated in the Adi Parva book of the epic. He was the only surviving son of Shantanu, a king belonging to the lunar dynasty, and his first wife Ganga, a river goddess.

How many wives yudhisthira have?

2. Devika daughter of Govasana of the Saivya tribe, and they had a son named Yaudheya. Why didn't Yudhisthira gamble his only wife Devika and gambled Draupadi a common wife of all Pandavas?

Who killed Karna?

Arjun Kills Karna - Disney+ Hotstar.

Who killed Dronacharya?

Drona sat down, started to meditate and his soul left his body in quest of Ashwatthama's soul. Dhristadyumna took his sword and decapitated Drona, killing him.

How did Bhima meet Hidimba?

On smelling the presence of humans around, Hidimba asked his sister Hidimbi to lure Bhima and convince him to get eaten by them. Hidimbi met Bhima in disguise of a beautiful woman and instantly fell in love with him.

What happened to Hidimba after Mahabharat?

After smelling the presence of human blood, Hidimba got closer to the place where the Pandavas were resting. And on seeing a well-built man who could turn into a sumptuous meal, Himdima asked his sister Hidimbi to lure him. Hidimbi turned into a beautiful woman, but upon meeting Bhima, she lost her heart to him.