The Nāgas would be the followers of Virūpākṣa (Pāli: Virūpakkha), among the list of Four Heavenly Kings who guards the western route. They work as guards on Mount Sumeru, defending the dēvas of Trāyastriṃśa from attacks with the asuras. The strategic location of the Naga Empire allowed it to work https://128.199.208.170/