The Postal Service will issue its latest Diwali stamp on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Washington, DC.
Diwali is a major holiday celebrating the triumph of good over evil and is recognized by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and other South Asian religious communities.
The stamp is the second from USPS honoring the autumn festival and the first new design since 2016. The artwork depicts a vibrant rangoli, created by Houston-based artist Sangita Bhutada, on a purple background. Rangolis are a traditional folk artform featuring floral imagery and geometric shapes.
During the holiday, it is customary for people to create rangolis in and around their homes as they are thought to bring good fortune.
Jennifer Arnold designed the stamp and William Gicker served as the project’s art director.
On the Hindu calendar, Diwali falls on the eve of — or on — the new moon that occurs between mid-October and mid-November. This year, the five-day festival begins Nov. 6.
The stamp will be available in sheets of 20 at Post Offices and at usps.com.
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