The Nāgas are the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), among the list of 4 Heavenly Kings who guards the western way. They work as guards upon Mount Sumeru, safeguarding the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from attacks with the asuras. The maritime prowess of the Naga Empire further more bolstered its trade https://128.199.208.170/