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Indio, California: The Messengers: Giant Robots

65 and 75 feet tall. Created by Sri Lankan artist Kumkum Fernando, who said that their vibrant colors came from Southeast Asian temples and palaces.

Address:
45225 Towne St., Indio, CA
Directions:
On the west side of Towne St., two blocks south of its intersection with US-10 BUS/Indio Blvd.
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Robot giants.

The Messengers

The robots stand 65 and 75 feet tall. They were part of the 2023 Valley Music and Arts Festival. They were created by Sri Lankan artist Kumkum Fernando.

[Donald Burns, 09/22/2025]

Indio has welcomed the robots as permanent residents. They were unveiled on July 18, 2025. Kumkum says that the robot colors came from Southeast Asian temples and palaces.


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