The US Postal Service will release a Diwali-themed postage stamp in October featuring a traditional rangoli created by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada. The commemorative stamp is part of USPS's latest festive collection, which also includes stamps celebrating the US Coast Guard, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas Cookies.

Washington, July 1: The US Postal Service (USPS) will release a postage stamp featuring Diwali in October as part of its latest commemorative stamp collection.

The Diwali stamp showcases an intricate rangoli pattern created by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada and photographed by Binay Dixit. USPS described rangoli as a vibrant floor pattern traditionally made using materials such as coloured rice powder, chalk and flower petals, and said it is believed to bring good luck.

According to USPS, Bhutada is a native of India and has lived in the Houston area for many years. She has practised the ancient folk art of rangoli for nearly 30 years. The stamp was designed by Jennifer Arnold, while William J. Gicker served as the art director.

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