The two Rakshasas of fierce deeds, viz., Hidimba and Alambusha, desirous of vanquishing cach other, were engaged in a terrible combat.
राक्षसौ रौद्रकर्माणौ हैडिम्बालम्बुषावुभौ। चक्रातेऽत्यद्भुतं युद्धं परस्परजयैषिणौ॥