Virochana
Virochana (Sanskrit: विरोचन, romanized: Virocana) is an asura king in Hinduism. He is the grandson of Hiranyakashipu, the son of Prahlada (according to the Atharvaveda (VIII.10.22), and the father of Bali.
| Virochana | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Daitya, Asura |
| Texts | Puranas, Mahabharata |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Prahlada (father), Dhriti (mother) |
| Siblings | Kumbha, Nikumbha, Ayushman, Shibi (brothers), Virochanā (sister) |
| Spouse | Vishalakshi and Devi |
| Children | Mahabali |
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