Hiranyapura is the city of demons (Asuras) in Hinduism. The city is mentioned in the Mahabharata and the Puranas. Arjuna had gone to Hiranyapura and defeated the Asuras to help Indra, the king of celestial beings. Hiranyapura means the city in the womb of the ocean. The city is home to the Poulamas and Kalakeyas. The description of the city is found in the Yaksha Yuddha Parva. Legend has it the Puloma and Kalka – two female demons – once performed intense austerities for several years. Pleased with their devotion and determination, Brahma gave them a boon. As the boon they asked that their son should not suffer and should be incapable of being killed by gods, rakshasas and serpent. To fulfill their desire, Brahma gave them the city of Hiranyapura – which could roam in the sky. The trees in the city were covered with jewels. The trees were home to beautiful celestial birds. The demons that lived in the city were always happy. But Poulamas and Kalakeyas never respe