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	==Buddhist Monuments==		==Buddhist Monuments==
	There are a number of Buddhist stupas and a huge monastic complex on a hillock amidst scenic surroundings. The site was first discovered by [[Gidugu Venkata Ramamoorty\|Gidugu Venkata Rama Murthy]] in 1919. Four stupas, relic caskets, and architectural shrines were discovered during digging performed by state authorities, as well as sculptures of Buddhist deities Mareechi and [[Tara (Buddhism)\|Tara]].<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Archaeological Survey of India\|title=Archeological Survey of India\|url=http://asihyd.ap.nic.in/srikakulam_monuments.html\|website=asihyd.ap.nic.in\|publisher=Hyderabad Circle\|accessdate=1 August 2017\|language=en}}</ref> All of the remnants were built between the 2nd century and 12th century, reflecting the different times of Buddhism: [[Mahayana]], [[Theravada]] and [[Vajrayana]]. Buddhism spread to Sumatra and other far-eastern countries from here. <ref>https://srikakulam.ap.gov.in/engineering-tourism/</ref>		There are a number of Buddhist stupas and a huge monastic complex on a hillock amidst scenic surroundings. The site was first discovered by [[Gidugu Venkata Ramamoorty\|Gidugu Venkata Rama Murthy]] in 1919. Four stupas, relic caskets, and architectural shrines were discovered during digging performed by state authorities, as well as sculptures of Buddhist deities Mareechi and [[Tara (Buddhism)\|Tara]].<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Archaeological Survey of India\|title=Archeological Survey of India\|url=http://asihyd.ap.nic.in/srikakulam_monuments.html\|website=asihyd.ap.nic.in\|publisher=Hyderabad Circle\|accessdate=1 August 2017\|language=en}}</ref> All of the remnants were built between the 2nd century and 12th century, reflecting the different times of Buddhism: [[Mahayana]], [[Theravada]] and [[Vajrayana]]. Buddhism spread to Sumatra and other far-eastern countries from here.<ref>https://srikakulam.ap.gov.in/engineering-tourism/</ref>

	Salihundam is one of the main Buddhist excavation sites, showing evidence that Buddhism thrived in the local area during the 2nd and 3rd centuries.		Salihundam is one of the main Buddhist excavation sites, showing evidence that Buddhism thrived in the local area during the 2nd and 3rd centuries.

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	==References==		==References==
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{{Infobox settlement
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'''Salihundam,''' is a village and panchayat in Gara Mandal pf Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh. It is a historically important Buddhist monument and a major tourist attraction'''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/srikakulam-waits-for-tourism-package/article5848783.ece|title=Srikakulam waits for tourism package|last1=Rao|first1=K. Srinivasa|date=31 March 2014|work=The Hindu|accessdate=1 August 2017|language=en}}</ref>''' is a village lying on top of the hill on the south bank of the [[Vamsadhara River]]. It is at a distance of 5 KM west to Kalingapatnam and 10 KM from [[Singupuram]] and 18 KM from [[Srikakulam]] town. It was known as Salivatika (meaning rice emporium). But many called it “Salyapetika” (meaning box of bones or relics).

==Buddhist Monuments==
There are a number of Buddhist stupas and a huge monastic complex on a hillock amidst scenic surroundings. The site was first discovered by [[Gidugu Venkata Ramamoorty|Gidugu Venkata Rama Murthy]] in 1919. Four stupas, relic caskets, and architectural shrines were discovered during digging performed by state authorities, as well as sculptures of Buddhist deities Mareechi and [[Tara (Buddhism)|Tara]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Archaeological Survey of India|title=Archeological Survey of India|url=http://asihyd.ap.nic.in/srikakulam_monuments.html|website=asihyd.ap.nic.in|publisher=Hyderabad Circle|accessdate=1 August 2017|language=en}}</ref> All of the remnants were built between the 2nd century and 12th century, reflecting the different times of Buddhism: [[Mahayana]], [[Theravada]] and [[Vajrayana]]. Buddhism spread to Sumatra and other far-eastern countries from here. <ref>https://srikakulam.ap.gov.in/engineering-tourism/</ref>

Salihundam is one of the main Buddhist excavation sites, showing evidence that Buddhism thrived in the local area during the 2nd and 3rd centuries.

== See also ==
*[[Rajgir]]
*[[Sanchi]]
*[[Vaishali (ancient city)|Vaishali]]
*[[Kapilavastu (ancient city)|Kapilvastu]]
*[[Kushinagar]]
*[[Nalanda]]
*[[Sravasti]]
*[[Ajanta Caves|Aianta]] and [[Ellora Caves]]
*[[Amaravati]]
*[[Bavikonda]]
*[[Bodh Gaya]]
*[[Nagarjunakonda]]
*[[Sarnath]]
*[[Thotlakonda]]

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Salihundam votive inscriptions.jpg
File:Salihundam Stupam, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh 06.jpg
File:Salihundam Stupam, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh 40.jpg
File:Salihundam Stupam, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh 35.jpg
</gallery>
==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Villages in Srikakulam district]]
[[Category:Archaeological sites in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Stupas in India]]
[[Category:Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Srikakulam district]]
[[Category:Uttarandhra]]