Ghatotkacha: And Karna Kurukshetra War

Ghatotkacha and Karna Kurukshetra War – Statue in Bali, Indonesia In the Indonesian Javanese version of the Mahabharata, he was given the name Jabang Tetuko. It has Ghatotkach wearing a vest with a sun symbol, and he is portrayed as a human and not a rakshas. Ghatotkach was a character who had a major role to play in the turning of events of the Mahabharata. His death allowed Ajruna to remain invincible, which enabled the Pandavas to win the war. His sacrifice was the ultimate form of ... Ghatotkacha was not just a warrior—he was a bhakta, a protector, and a divine instrument in Krishna’s grand design. His life teaches us that those who walk in the light of dharma, even with asura blood, become heroes in the eyes of the Lord. Learn about Ghatotkacha, the son of Bhima and Hidimba, who was a powerful warrior in the Mahabharata. Read his story of how he fought and married Kamakantaka, and how he was killed by Karna in the Kurukshetra War. Ghatotkacha Ghatotkacha was one of the finest characters of the epic Mahabharata. Even though he was a rakshasa (demon), he was affectionate and kind. Being the son of the Pandava prince, Bheema and the rakshasi, Hidimbaa, he was only half rakshasa. From his mother he leamt all the arts of the rakshasas; from his father he inherited an affectionate and chivalrous temperament. He was an invaluable ally to the Pandavas in times of trouble, and appeared before them whenever they thought of him.