The Consulate General of India (CGI), New York, in association with Diwali Stamp Project (DSP) and Air India (AI)invites media and all eligible Diwali stamp buyers to a reception celebrating the Diwali Stamp on October 20, 2016 at 7pm, when a Raffle-draw by Air India will occur.

All who purchased Pre-Sale Diwali Stamps through DSP and/or purchased at CGI-NY on the first day – when USPS Dedicated and unveiled the Stamp are eligible for the Raffle Draw. They are encouraged to come with their raffle tickets, and if they did not receive a raffle ticket, they should come with proof of Diwali Stamp-purchase, and theywill be given appropriate number of Raffle tickets to be part of this historic draw.

The Air India Raffle in support of the Diwali Stamp will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Consulate General of India, 3 East 64th Street (between Madison & 5th Avenues), New York City. 7 PM: Reception and raffle ticket availability. 7.45 PM: AI Raffle Draw. 8..15 PM: Dinner.

RSVP: No later than Tuesday, October 18, 2016, to ranjubatra@aol.com

Organizers thank USPS and Postmaster Megan Brennan and her team for making this Diwali, and every Diwali hereinafter, brighter forever. Happy Diwali!