The Nāgas would be the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), one of several Four Heavenly Kings who guards the western route. They work as guards on Mount Sumeru, guarding the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from assaults from the asuras. Rituals and festivals celebrating the serpent deity were being typical, with offerings https://128.199.208.170/