It is one of the epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore, that is originated from Moirang province of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur).

[2][3] The legend accounts for the unconditional love affairs between Henjunaha, a fatherless lad brought up by a poor widowed mother, and Lairoulembi, a lady, brought up by a rich father, who were separated by their fates with the murder of Henjunaha by the evil spirits.

However, defying all the odds, Lairoulembi followed her lover by committing suicide and succeeded in pleasing Thongalen (Thongaren), the God of death to send both of them back to the human world once again.

However, Hensunaha tricked them by taking upon himself the task of recounting and declaring the number to be correct, thus making them confused.

When they were again about to continue the feast on the flesh before the arrival of dawn, Henjunaha slipped out and ran as fast as he could towards his lover's house.

They caught hold of him just on the point Hensunaha was about to set one of his foot on the verandah of his lover's house.

Meanwhile, the youngest wife of God Thongalen (Thongaren) came out to fetch water from river and saw Lairoulembi's soul.

The goddess felt pity of her and so, she pleaded her beloved husband God Thongalen to provide a place for the poor Lairoulembi's soul.

At first, Thongalen denied the request but later changed his mind and allowed both the souls of Hensunaha and Lairoulembi to return to the human world to enjoy the pleasures of life for one hundred years.

[22] Meanwhile, on the human world, the smart dog of Lairoulembi's parents sensed some sounds from beneath the burial ground of the two lovers.