Saraswati

Saraswati is a sculpture at Embassy Row in Washington, D.C., depicting the goddess seated on a lotus flower with three students positioned at her base. The artwork features white and gold coloring and stands on Massachusetts Avenue near the Indian Embassy.

The statue was completed in 2013 by five Balinese sculptors under the direction of I. Nyoman Sudarwa in a five-week period. It was created as a diplomatic gift between the two nations.

The sculpture represents a gift from Indonesia to the United States, showing the Hindu goddess of education and wisdom who holds deep meaning in Balinese traditions. It stands as a symbol of learning and intellectual growth shared between both nations.

The artwork is located on Massachusetts Avenue near the Indian Embassy on Embassy Row and can be reached on foot. The site is publicly accessible and offers clear views of the sculpture from street level.

One of the three students at the base is said to represent President Barack Obama, reflecting educational connections between Indonesia and the United States. This detail makes the artwork a special symbol of international cooperation in education.

GPS coordinates: 38.91030,-77.04583

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49