The Nāgas are definitely the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), one of the Four Heavenly Kings who guards the western route. They act as guards upon Mount Sumeru, safeguarding the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from assaults by the asuras. This divine proper to rule gave the kings enormous energy and authority, https://128.199.208.170/