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IN PHOTOS: First life-size Swami Vivekananda statue in US unveiled in Seattle’s Westlake Square

Updated On: 12 April, 2026 03:47 PM IST | Divya Nair

A life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Seattle’s Westlake Square, marking the first such installation hosted by a US city government. The monument, sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, was jointly inaugurated by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and India’s Consul General Prakash Gupta, highlighting growing cultural ties between India and the United States. PICS/X, TEXT/PTI

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The statue at Seattle’s Westlake Square is sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat. PIC/X

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The statue at Seattle’s Westlake Square is sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat. PIC/X
The statue has been gifted by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) to the City of Seattle in recognition of its "in recognition of the city's rich multicultural character and spirit of inclusivity", the Indian mission in Seattle said in a statement

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The statue has been gifted by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) to the City of Seattle in recognition of its "in recognition of the city's rich multicultural character and spirit of inclusivity", the Indian mission in Seattle said in a statement

It was jointly unveiled on Saturday by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta

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It was jointly unveiled on Saturday by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta

"From Chicago 1893 to Seattle 2026! Seattle's skyline has a new Indian icon: Swami Vivekananda! City of Seattle becomes the first city government to host the Swami Vivekananda Monument in the heart of downtown Seattle," the Consulate General of India in Seattle said in a social media post

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"From Chicago 1893 to Seattle 2026! Seattle's skyline has a new Indian icon: Swami Vivekananda! City of Seattle becomes the first city government to host the Swami Vivekananda Monument in the heart of downtown Seattle," the Consulate General of India in Seattle said in a social media post

The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of India's broader cultural diplomacy initiatives aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties between India and the US Pacific Northwest, the Consulate said

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The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of India's broader cultural diplomacy initiatives aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties between India and the US Pacific Northwest, the Consulate said

Located at the bustling Westlake Square, which sees over 400,000 visitors daily, the monument stands near prominent landmarks including the Amazon headquarters 'Spheres', the Seattle Convention Centre and the Seattle Centre Monorail.

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Located at the bustling Westlake Square, which sees over 400,000 visitors daily, the monument stands near prominent landmarks including the Amazon headquarters 'Spheres', the Seattle Convention Centre and the Seattle Centre Monorail.

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