Saraswati (sculpture)
Saraswati is an outdoor sculpture of the Hindu goddess of the same name, installed outside the Embassy of Indonesia in Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., in the United States.
| Saraswati | |
|---|---|
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| Year | 2013 |
| Type | Sculpture |
| Subject | Saraswati and three students, including Barack Obama |
| Dimensions | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| 38.9103°N 77.045829°W | |
Description and history
The work was created by multiple Balinese sculptors and installed in 2013.[1][2] The 16-foot (4.9 m) gold and white statue depicts the Hindu goddess Saraswati standing on a lotus with three young students at her feet, one of which is Barack Obama.[2]
See also
References
- "A Hindu Goddess Arrives to Bless Embassy Row". NPR. June 30, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
- Ghouse, Mike (June 19, 2013). "Goddess Saraswati Statue with Barack Obama Symbolizes Relationship Between Indonesia and the U.S." The Huffington Post. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
External links
- A Little Help from Saraswati (September 29, 2014), Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
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