 This proverb came into existence when Ibudhou Pakhangba (the first king of Manipur), who is also one of the gods, decided to safeguard Samurou.There are two beautiful temples for the deity of Ibudhou Pakhangba, one at Samurou Awang Leikai and one at Samurou Makha Leikai.Samurou is the birthplace of the famous Manipuri poet Hijam Angahal.