- Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near to the Tissa Wewa (Tisa tank) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. There are four carvings of special interest in this Vihara.
- The Isurumuniya Viharaya is a testament to Sri Lanka's ancient history and cultural richness.
- The moonstone of Isurumuniya is now well worn and some of its images are not very clear.
- After 500 children of high-caste were ordained, Isurumuniya was built for them to reside.
- You will find the great carvings of "Isuruminiya pem yuala" (Isurumuniya Lovers), "Minissa saha ashwa hisa" (Man & Horse head), Elephant Pond Carving.
- It is in truth, south of the actual place called Isurumuniya today, the Meghagiri Vihara as per the literature of the time.
- This place is most famous for the stone carving of a couple named the “Isurumuniya lovers”.
- This particular carving located on the premises of Isurumuniya temple is quite special as this carving has several figures in a limited space.
- Isurumuniya temple is associated with a boulder range which continues from the adjoining royal park, the Ranmasu Uyana.
- The above Brahmi inscription was inscribed at the original place where the Isurumuniya Lovers were originally sculptured and placed.
