He is the eldest son of Creator God Saalailel Sitapa and Leimalel Sitapee, the protector of the Universe in Meetei mythology and philosophy[2] and Mother Earth goddess Leimarel Sidabi.
However, his younger brother Pakhangba as per the instruction of his mother Leimarel Sidabi, went around his father Atingkok Maru Sidaba, who is equivalent to the globe.
[4] As per the declaration that among the two brothers, the first to succeed in traveling across the globe, would be offered his father's throne of the Universe.
[5] However, in order to compensate Sanamahi, Atingkok Maru Sidaba offered him to be the king of every household of Mankind in the universe.
[6] Ancient texts that discuss him include: The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are: