The Nāgas would be the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), among the list of 4 Heavenly Kings who guards the western course. They act as guards on Mount Sumeru, preserving the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from assaults through the asuras. Rituals and festivals celebrating the serpent deity ended up widespread, with https://128.199.208.170/