First Life-Size Statue of Swami Vivekananda Unveiled in Seattle
Md Sahmat Ali
13 Apr 2026
1 Min
Swami Vivekananda Statue Installed at Westlake Square, Seattle
Why in the News
First life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda unveiled in Seattle, USA
Key Points
● Unveiled on April 12, 2026, in Seattle, USA ● Installed at Westlake Square ● First life-size statue of Vivekananda in the United States ● Bronze statue sculpted by Naresh Kumar Kumawat ● Unveiled by Seattle Mayor and Indian Consul General ● Gifted by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) ● Located near major landmarks in downtown Seattle ● Linked to Vivekananda’s Chicago 1893 legacy
Why It Matters
● Promotes Indian culture and philosophy globally ● Strengthens India-US cultural relations ● Highlights cultural diplomacy efforts
Important Terms
● ICCR: Indian Council for Cultural Relations ● Cultural Diplomacy: Use of culture to strengthen relations ● Vedanta: Hindu philosophical system ● Chicago 1893: Parliament of Religions speech by Vivekananda
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