New Delhi, July 1 -- The US Postal Service has unveiled a postage stamp honouring the festival of Diwali, among others. It will be released later this year.

The Diwali stamp features an intricate rangoli pattern curated by Sangita Bhutada, a Houston-based artist, while it was photographed by Binay Dixit.

Several photos of the vibrant postage stamp have surfaced online. It features a colourful rangoli.

The USPS described rangoli as a vibrant floor pattern traditionally made from materials such as coloured rice powder, chalk and flower petals. A rangoli is believed to bring good luck and is widely used to decorate houses during festivals like Diwali.

According to the USPS, Bhutada is a native of India. She is a longtime resident of the ...