Consequently, he grew arrogant and attacked the Heavens and the Earth. He demanded that people stop worshipping Gods and start praising respectfully to him.
Hiranyakashipu, on the lap, being killed by Narasimha, an incarnation of Vishnu According to this belief, Hiranyakashipu's own son, Prahlada, was a devotee of Vishnu.
In spite of several threats from Hiranyakashipu, Prahlada continued offering prayers to Vishnu.