US Postal Service Unveils Diwali Stamp Featuring Indian Artist's Rangoli Design
The US Postal Service has released a postage stamp commemorating Diwali, featuring a vibrant rangoli design by Houston-based Indian artist Sangita Bhutada. The stamp was unveiled at the Indian embassy in Washington by India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and USPS officials. Rangoli, a traditional floor art believed to bring good luck, was created using bright colors and measures eight feet in diameter. This is the USPS's second Diwali stamp, the first issued in 2016, celebrating cultural diversity in America.
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