Fountain: To the left of the Sutra Hall of King Gesar is a fountain that gushes crystal clear waters. The rock print and the fountain found their way into the legend of the birth of the hero, King Gesar.
Researchers attempted to sample the fountain waters, but Bagyia stopped them explaining that the fountain would become contaminated and eventually dry up.
Gege Mountain: In the Tamranma Mountain in Gyike, Shiqu County, more than 150 kilometers north of Dege County, is a mountain mouth called "Gege." Legend has it that Gesar's uncle tried to murder the boy here based on advice from a sorcerer.
Upon learning the news, Gesar fought the sorcerer, who fled to the mountains. When he saw Gesar in the distance, he uttered "Ge Ge."
From then on, the mountain mouth had acquired its name. There is also a rock there resembling the sorcerer.
Other places said to be related to King Gesar include an ancient castle and temples with his armor.
Based on folklore and research, the experts concluded that the legendary King Gesar was born in the 11th century in today's Jisuya at Xiongbaji, Axu town, in Dege County of Garze.
Born into poverty, Gesar spent his childhood as a shepherd. He later married Zholmo and united with her brother to build an army of 30 generals and tens of thousands of soldiers. After defeating their enemies, they established the State of Ling, which is now the Ozhu Township in Dege County.
With Ozhu as his base, Gesar fought in present-day Golog, Yushuo, Garze, Xinlong, Daofu, Seda, Luohuo, Aba and Qamdo. His generals were given land in Baiyu, Dengke, Shiqu, Golog, Yushu and Qamdo.
During his twilight years, Gesar decided to leave Qamdo and return home.
When he reached Dengke, his horse was startled by a dog and the king fell to the ground and died.
Gesar's offspring, who took over his reign, were known as Headman Ling Cang during the Yuan (1279-1368), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, and the period between 1912 and 1949.
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