Virochana was the grandson of Hiranyakashipu, the son of Prahlada (Atharvaveda (VIII.10.22)),
and the father of Bali grandfather of Bansura 
According to the Chandogya Upanishad (VIII.7.2-8.5), he and Indra went to Prajapati
https://freeglobaluniversity.blogspot.com/search/label/VedantaUpanishadto learn about the atman (self)
and lived there, practising brahmacharya for thirty-two years.
King Virochana was such a kind and a noble person, who lived in a good manner throughout his life. During his regime, he took care of his people in a proper manner, and opened free food centers in many parts of his region for the benefit of the travelers from other places.
He also constructed resting places all over his region for the travelers.
His name and fame spread across the world, and it reached heaven also. For some time, he also captured and ruled Swarka Lok.
Lord Indra appeared in the form of a pious Brahmin and asked Virochana to fulfil his wish. Virochana was happily agreed without knowing the problem behind that. Lord Indra in the form of Brahmin asked his life as a boon from him. Immediately the great king Virochana severed his own head with his knife and gave his head to Lord Indra
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