This BlogThis! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Friday, April 8, 2011 ISURUMUNIYA The temple was built by King  DEVANAMPIYATHISSA  who ruled in the ancient  Sri Lankan  capital of  Anuradhapura . After 500 children of high-caste were ordained, Isurumuniya was built for them to reside. King Kasyapa I (473-491 AD) renovated this