Last Updated on April 12, 2026 10:43 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
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City of Seattle has become the first city government in the United States to host a life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda at Westlake Square Park. The life-size bronze statue was jointly unveiled today by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and the Consul General of India in Seattle. Sharing the details in an official statement, the Consulate said, this monument is the first installation of Swami Vivekananda, which is hosted by a city government anywhere 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 4 lakh daily visits and millions of visitors each month. The statue is also within walking distance of the Spheres (Amazon HQrs), Seattle Convention Center and Seattle Center Monorail.