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