New Delhi, April 12 -- The first-ever life-size statue of Swami Vivekananda in the United States has been unveiled in Seattle, paying tribute to the renowned Indian philosopher and spiritual leader.

The life-size bronze statue has been installed at the bustling Westlake Square in downtown Seattle. Officials said this is the first such installation to be hosted by a city government anywhere in the US.

The statue, sculpted by Indian artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat, was jointly unveiled on Saturday by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Consul General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta.

The Consulate General of India in Seattle shared the moment on social media, stating:

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