The kumbhandas and gandharvas follow these figures, one of whom plays music of his pipa.
The parasol-holding leader of these figures is accompanied by a mongoose which vomits up pearls. Their realm is on Mount Sumeru, between that of the 33 Devas and the Asuras. The first temple sponsored by Prince Shotoku was named for these beings, one of whom allegedly appeared to him while he clashed with the Mononobe clan. The entrances to some temples lead to a hall named for these figures, which are often shown trampling on Jaki demons. The kumbhandas and gandharvas follow these figures, one of whom plays music of his pipa. Their names occupy the corners of a gohonzon. A name meaning "he who hears everything" is attributed to the leader of these lokapalas, an analogue of Kubera known as Vaisravana. They promise to protect those who rule properly in a segment of the Golden Light Sutra. For 10 points, name these Buddhist protector deities, which watch over the cardinal directions.
The parasol-holding leader of these figures is accompanied by a mongoose which vomits up pearls.
four heavenly kings [accept shitennou; accept Sì Dà Tiānwáng; accept four guardian kings; accept chaturmaharaja; accept four great kings; prompt on lokapalas before mentioned; prompt on kings]