Salihundam, is a village and panchayat in Gara Mandal of Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh.

It is a historically important Buddhist monument of ancient Kalinga and a major tourist attraction[2] It is a village lying on top of the hill on the south bank of the Vamsadhara River.

There are a number of Buddhist stupas and a huge monastic complex on a hillock amidst scenic surroundings.

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.

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