The Nāgas tend to be the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), among the 4 Heavenly Kings who guards the western route. They work as guards on Mount Sumeru, protecting the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from assaults via the asuras. Rituals and festivals celebrating the serpent deity ended up widespread, with offerings https://128.199.208.170/