virūpakkha

Virūpakkha1

One of the Four Great Kings. He is Regent of the western quarter and lord of the Nāgas.DN.ii.258 DN.iii.199 In the assembly of the devas he sits facing east. DN.ii.207 DN.ii.221

Virūpakkha2

A family of snakes or nāgas. Vin.ii.109 AN.ii.72 They were, perhaps, followers of Virūpakkha.