First-ever life-size Vivekananda statue in US unveiled in Seattle
Published on: April 12, 2026, 3:26 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
NEW YORK, Apr 12: The first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the US was unveiled in Seattle, honouring the renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader. The life-size bronze statue, installed at the busy Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, is the first such installation hosted by a city government anywhere in the US, officials said. Sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, it was jointly unveiled by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta. […]
