When the divine spirit of Gozu Tenno was later enshrined in Yasaka and the current Yasaka-jinja Shrine founded, it is said that the residents of Nagi created decorative umbrellas adorned by flowers, shook spears and played musical instruments as the portable shrine was transported to Yasaka - an event which is believed to be the origin of the Gion Festival.
後に牛頭天王の神霊を八坂に祀って現在の八坂神社が創建されたとき、梛の住民は、花飾りの風流傘を立て、鉾を振り、楽を奏しながら神輿を八坂に送ったといい、これが祇園会の起源であるとしている。