He opposed the Pandavas entering the forest and threatened to eat Bhima, by whom he was slain in combat.
[1][2] One night during their travels, the exiled Pandavas reached the deserted forest where Kirmira lived.
After his illusion was destroyed by the priest Dhaumya, Yudhishthira, as the eldest Pandava, spoke with Kirmira.
Kirmira swore that he would have revenge against Bhima, who had slain his brother Bakasura and friend Hidimba.
Arjuna strung his bow, but Yudhishthira told him to desist, allowing Bhima to fight Kirmira in a duel.