The Nāgas would be the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), on the list of Four Heavenly Kings who guards the western route. They act as guards on Mount Sumeru, shielding the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from attacks through the asuras. Rituals and festivals celebrating the serpent deity have been prevalent, with https://128.199.208.170/