US Postal Service Releases Diwali Stamp Featuring Indian Artist's Rangoli
The US Postal Service has released a postage stamp commemorating Diwali, featuring an intricate rangoli design by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada. The stamp was unveiled at the Indian embassy in Washington by India's Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and USPS Senior Vice President Shibani Gambhir. Rangoli, a traditional Indian floor art believed to bring good luck, was created using bright colors and measured eight feet in diameter. This marks the second Diwali stamp issued by USPS, first released in 2016.
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news18 broke this story on 22 Oct, 02:16 am. Other outlets followed.