1944.06.11
The higher ordination (Upasampada) ceremony for Ven. Bulathpitiye Piyananda Thero took place in 1935 under the guidance of Ven. Arakavita Saranathissa Thero and Ven. Wadawala Wanarathana Thero. He began his ordination life during this time and continued the orthopedic medicine practices initiated by the temple.