Swami Vivekananda Monument installed in downtown Seattle In another historic first, the coty of Seattle has become the first city government in the United States to host a life size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Westlake Square in the center of downtown Seattle, said the Indian consulate in Seattle.The life-size bronze statue was jointly unveiled Seattle mayor Katie Wilson and Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta.“It is to be noted that this monument is the first installation of Swami Vivekananda, which is hosted by a city governmentanywhere in the United States. It is located at the prestigious “Westlake Square” in downtown Seattle, which is a unique melting spot in the center of the city that records over 400,000 daily visits and millions of visitors each month and within walking distance of the Spheres (Amazon HQrs), Seattle Convention Center and Seattle Center Monorail,” said the consulate in a statement.According to the consulate, the unveiling ceremony was attended by several dignitaries from the Greater Seattle area including Mayor Mayor of Kent Dana Ralph, Mayor of Auburn Nancy Backus, Mayor of Tukwila Tom McLeod, Mayor of Normandy Park Eric Zimmerman and Mayor of Kirkland Kelly Curtis. A large number of community leaders from the Indian American diaspora and members of city councils of Bellevue, Bothell, Dupont and Redmond also joined in the ceremony.Wilson in her speech underscored that the installation of the Swami Vivekananda Monument (SVM) in Seattle reflects the city’s inclusive spirit and further strengthens cultural ties between India and the diverse metropolitan tech hub in the US Pacific Northwest.The Swami Vivekananda Monument is a gift from the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) to the City of Seattle in recognition of the city’s rich multicultural character and spirit of inclusivity and as such it was befitting that the event was held on the occasion of celebration of ICCR Day, said the consulate in a press statement.“The installation of SVM is part of India’s broader cultural diplomacy initiative, facilitated through ICCR and aims to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and the US Pacific Northwest,” it said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘India Is New Engine Of Globalisation, Becoming Attractive Investment Hub’: Former WEF DirectorJaishankar Meets UAE FM In Abu Dhabi, Discusses West Asia Situation And Strategic Partnership”Don’t Assume It’s Over” Rajnath Cautions On West Asia ConflictJag Vikram Leads Way, First Indian Ship Through Hormuz Post CeasefireSupreme Court Clarifies: Right To Vote And Contest Elections Not Fundamental Rights, But StatutoryCDS General Anil Chauhan Says All Services On The Same Page On Theatre CommandTharoor Attacks Pak, Says Terror History Can’t Be Wiped Out Before TalksMaha Vir Chakra Awardee Col Sonam Wangchuk Passes Away; Kargil War Hero Remembered For BraveryIndia Sends Second Medical Shipment To Iran, Wins Praise Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict CrisisVikram Misri’s Paris–Berlin Visit: India Pushes Defence, Energy & Trade Ties Amid Global Tensions123Photostories7 foods Indians think are Indian but actually came from abroadFrom Ajrakh to royal gold: Kareena Kapoor Khan just nailed the ultimate ‘Begum’ look7 easy-to-grow herbal teas for your home gardenMuscle loss could be your liver’s first distress signal: Hidden signs people ignore and how to protect liver health early8 old-school baby names are back, and they are cuter than everFrom calling ‘Sweetu’ in Kal Ho Naa Ho more than just a ‘fat friend’ to speaking about her divorce with ex-husband Rajeev Paul and alimony, Delnaaz Irani opens up about her lifeWhy homemade paneer turns hard and 5 smart tips to fix it at homeBollywood who? These Indian royals are the new kings of menswearPolka dots to tiger stripes: 5 Y2K prints everyone is wearing right nowRavi Bishnoi’s Jodhpur house: A reflection of tradition, comfort, and calm living123Hot PicksIran war ceasefirePAN Card application 2026Purple cap winnerOrange cap winnerIPL Points TablePublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingAndhra Pradesh Girl MurderUS Iran talksIndia Lebanon civilianRajouri grenade recoveryUS stock marketPAN Card application 2026Hinjewadi Metro lineUS inflationSchool Holidays in AprilLaken Snelling case
Swami Vivekananda Monument installed in downtown Seattle
In another historic first, the coty of Seattle has become the first city government in the United States to host a life size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Westlake Square in the center of downtown Seattle, said the Indian consulate in Seattle.The life-size bronze statue was jointly unveiled Seattle mayor Katie Wilson and Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta.“It is to be noted that this monument is the first installation of Swami Vivekananda, which is hosted by a city governmentanywhere in the United States. It is located at the prestigious “Westlake Square” in downtown Seattle, which is a unique melting spot in the center of the city that records over 400,000 daily visits and millions of visitors each month and within walking distance of the Spheres (Amazon HQrs), Seattle Convention Center and Seattle Center Monorail,” said the consulate in a statement.According to the consulate, the unveiling ceremony was attended by several dignitaries from the Greater Seattle area including Mayor Mayor of Kent Dana Ralph, Mayor of Auburn Nancy Backus, Mayor of Tukwila Tom McLeod, Mayor of Normandy Park Eric Zimmerman and Mayor of Kirkland Kelly Curtis. A large number of community leaders from the Indian American diaspora and members of city councils of Bellevue, Bothell, Dupont and Redmond also joined in the ceremony.Wilson in her speech underscored that the installation of the Swami Vivekananda Monument (SVM) in Seattle reflects the city’s inclusive spirit and further strengthens cultural ties between India and the diverse metropolitan tech hub in the US Pacific Northwest.The Swami Vivekananda Monument is a gift from the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) to the City of Seattle in recognition of the city’s rich multicultural character and spirit of inclusivity and as such it was befitting that the event was held on the occasion of celebration of ICCR Day, said the consulate in a press statement.“The installation of SVM is part of India’s broader cultural diplomacy initiative, facilitated through ICCR and aims to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and the US Pacific Northwest,” it said.
