Bishamonten

Bishamonten (昆沙門天) is a deity that originated from another world.

Appearance
No information is given on his appearance.

Personality
Though a deity, and given the charge of fulfilling the wishes of mortals, it seems that Bishamonten was rather indifferent to the task and unwilling to accept his role.

Background
According to the account of his creation, Shiramochi-ō, Bishamonten was originally a human that eventually became worshiped as a god alongside with a group that would be known as the Seven Lucky Gods. Unfortunately these beings had no real interest in fulfilling the roles forced upon them. So in order to fulfil the wishes of every new year, the gods used the Sea of Possibilities to create a being that could act as their solution to the predicament.

Mass for the Dead Arc
Bishamonten is mentioned during a New Year event that appeared in Fake Nazarick. His connection to the Bishamonten Shrine was explained by Shiro.

Abilities and Powers
Bishamonten was known as the god of war and also a samurai.

Main Equipment

 * Sansageki: A three-pronged spear.

Cocytus
Cocytus was an unknowing pawn in the New Year event caused by the Seven Lucky God. The Floor Guardian under the influence of the "New Year's mood" that spread throughout Nazarick was selected to be the gatekeeper for Bishamonten's temple. The reason being was that Cocytus's being a samurai and having one of his attacks as a reference to Acalanātha or Fudō Myō-ō who was a companion to the god Bishamonten in literature.

Shiramochi-ō
Shiramochi-ō was the creation of Bishamonten to fulfill his wishes for every coming new year. However the Ruler of New Year has nothing but a grudge against the god as he and his comrades turned is life into both a blessing and a curse.

Trivia

 * Of all the Seven Lucky Gods, Bishamonten was the only god named in the event.
 * Bishamonten is the Japanese god of war and in India is known as Vaiśravaṇa.