Gemini AI Photo Prompts for Diwali (Copy Paste for Boys, Girls, Couple, and Family)

Diwali is a canvas of light, color, and emotion. This year, move beyond standard filters and use the power of Gemini AI to paint your festive memories with a brush of imagination of artificial intelligence.

As you know, by mastering the art of the prompt engineering, you can transform a simple photo into a timeless piece of digital art, capturing the soul of the festival of Diwali (Deepavali) in ways a regular camera cannot.

This guide provides a fresh collection of unique, narrative-driven Gemini AI prompts designed to generate truly distinctive portraits for everyone in the family, from single boys, girls, and couples to family photos, and more.

How to Create Your Diwali Portrait with Gemini AI?

Creating your AI-enhanced Diwali portrait is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps, as without these steps, you can't actually create your custom AI photos:

1. Choose Your Photo: Select a clear, well-lit portrait or selfie. For best results, ensure your face is visible. You can use solo shots, couple photos, or family pictures.
2. Access Gemini AI: Open the Gemini AI tool through its website or its dedicated mobile app on Android and iOS. Some sources also mention using a dedicated "Gemini Diwali photo generator" or "Nano Banana app".
3. Apply Your Prompt: Copy and paste one of the ready-made prompts from the sections below into the AI. These prompts describe the scene, clothing, lighting, and festive elements.
4. Upload and Generate: Upload your selected photo and submit your prompt. Click the 'Generate' or 'Create' button and let the AI work its magic.
5. Review and Refine: Examine the generated image. Gemini's conversational interface allows you to tweak your prompt and regenerate the image to adjust details like background, outfit colors, or lighting.
6. Download and Share: Once satisfied, save your finished 4K portrait. It's now ready to share on social media or send as a festive greeting to friends and family!

One more thing to read and then you can scroll to see the prompts:

The Golden Rule for Perfect AI Portraits

Always include a crucial instruction like "Ensure the facial features remain 100% identical to the reference photo" or "Keep the face exactly as it is in the source image" at the end of your prompt.

This ensures your likeness is preserved perfectly within the beautiful AI-generated scene, as everybody wants to have their face in the generated photo.

The prompts we are sharing here include such instructions, so you don't have to add them manually; you can just copy paste the prompts to generate your favorite scene for this Diwali.

5 Gemini AI Photo Prompts for Girls & Women

Generate breathtaking portraits that highlight grace, beauty, and festive joy for this Diwali.

Happy Diwali Portrait:

Prompt:

"A stunning, retro-style 4K portrait of an Indian woman lighting a Fuljhadi at dusk. She wears a traditional white Vino Ailai Na embroidered dress with a vibrant, wind-blown scarf. Her long, dark brown wavy hair flows in the breeze, revealing her face, which is 100% identical to the reference photo. The scene is bathed in the warm, cinematic glow of countless diyas on the ground and strings of fairy lights, creating a soft, 1990s nostalgic aesthetic with fine grain. Captured on vintage film (Cinestill 800T), with a shallow depth of field. The metallic text "Happy Diwali" is subtly overlaid in a vintage style. Hyper-realistic and timeless."

Generated Image (result):

Elegant Indian Woman on Diwali

Prompt:

"Ultra-photorealistic 8K cinematic portrait of an elegant Indian woman. Her face is exactly the same as in the reference photo. She stands gracefully at night, holding decorative tree branches wrapped in twinkling fairy lights with both hands. In one hand, she also holds a sparkling phuljari, its golden light illuminating her face and elegant green salwar dress. Her long, black and brown hair is loose. The background features soft, out-of-focus festival lights, creating a beautiful bokeh. The atmosphere is magical and serene, with a cinematic color grade. Hyper-realistic skin, hair, and fabric textures."

Generated Image (result):

The Mehendi Artist:

Prompt:

"A close-up, detailed shot of a woman carefully applying mehendi to her friend's palm. She is wearing a beautiful sea-green anarkali suit, and her own hands are adorned with intricate henna patterns. The focus is on her hands and concentrated expression, with the friend's face softly visible in the background. Keep her facial features exactly the same as in the source image."

Generated Image (result):

The Fairy Light Decorator:

Prompt:

"A woman standing on a wooden ladder, stretching to hang a final string of golden fairy lights along her porch. She's wearing a comfortable but stylish cotton salwar kameez. The warm glow from the lights she's holding illuminates her satisfied smile. The scene is captured in a golden hour glow on the Diwali festival. The face must be a 100% match to the uploaded reference."

Generated Image (result):

Here are more for you to create interesting AI images on Gemini for free:

The Saree Drape Moment:

Prompt:

"An intimate, behind-the-scenes moment of a woman getting ready. She is in her room, looking into a full-length mirror as she adjusts the pallu of her stunning embroidered silk saree. The room is filled with soft fabrics, jewelry boxes, and the soft light of a dressing table lamp. Preserve the subject's facial features identically from the source photo. 8K portrait in Indian styles."

The Fireworks Spectator:

Prompt:

"A young girl is sitting on her father's shoulders, head tilted back in absolute wonder. Full HD and DSLR level portrait. She's wrapped in a cozy pink shawl, and her face is lit by the colorful bursts of fireworks in the night sky above. The expression is pure, unadulterated joy and amazement. Ensure her face remains 100% identical to the face in the reference photo."

The Candle Maker:

Prompt:

"A woman in a warm, mustard-colored lehenga is hand-casting decorative diyas at a traditional pottery wheel. Her hands are covered in clay, and she looks down at her work with a focused, creative expression. The workshop is filled with rows of drying earthen lamps. Keep the facial features completely identical to the source image."

5 Gemini AI Diwali Photo Prompts for Boys & Men

These prompts are designed to capture strength, joy, and thoughtful moments during the festival for males.

Boy on Terrace for Diwali Night

Prompt:

"Ultra-realistic 4K cinematic portrait of a young man, face exactly like the reference photo. Extreme close-up with a shallow depth of field (F/1.8). He stands on a Diwali night terrace, wearing a white linen kurta, one hand in his pajama pocket. He gazes happily at a lit phooljhadi, its warm, flickering glow illuminating his face with dramatic, golden light. The background features a night sky filled with colorful fireworks and a terrace wall lined with glowing diyas, creating a beautiful bokeh. Elegant, brushed metallic text "Happy Diwali" is subtly reflected in the background. Photorealistic skin, hair, and textures. Cinematic lighting, shot on ARRI Alexa, professional color grading."

Generated Image (result):

Young boy on the Terrace

Prompt:

"Ultra realistic 4K cinematic portrait of a young boy about 17 years old proudly standing on the terrace at Diwali night function. He's wearing a simple kurta shalwar in yellowish white theme. Fireworks in the background and add a metallic text in background saying Happy Diwali. Keep the facial features completely identical to the source image."

Generated Image (result):

The Young Chef's Triumph:

Prompt:

"A young boy proudly holds up a plate of slightly lopsided, homemade Diwali sweets, his face beaming with accomplishment. He's wearing a simple kurta dusted with flour. The kitchen background is warm and slightly messy, bathed in soft afternoon light. Keep the facial features completely identical to the source image."

Generated Image (result):

The Tech-Savvy Decorator:

Prompt:

"A teenage boy is on a ladder, using a smartphone app to synchronize a complex smart-lighting system for his house's Diwali display. The colorful LED lights cast a futuristic glow on his focused face. The scene is a blend of modern technology and traditional festival spirit. The face must be a 100% match to the uploaded reference."

Generated Image (result):

The Thoughtful Card Player:

Prompt:

"A young man is in an intense game of 'teen patti' (cards) with his friends. He's wearing a stylish black velvet jacket, holding his cards close with a subtle, confident smile. The scene is lit by a single, strong table lamp, creating dramatic shadows and highlighting his strategic expression. Maintain the subject's face exactly as it is in the reference image."

The Dhol Drummer's Joy:

Prompt:

Prompt: "An energetic portrait of a boy, face beaming with joy as he plays a large dhol drum during a community Diwali procession. He's wearing a vibrant, traditional angarkha. The motion of his hands is slightly blurred, conveying energy and rhythm. Ensure the facial features are preserved 100% from the original picture."

5. The Balcony Philosopher:

Prompt:

"A man leans against his balcony railing on a calm Diwali evening, looking out at the city skyline. He's in a comfortable, dark blue sherwani, holding a warm cup of chai. Distant fireworks provide tiny specks of light in the twilight sky. The mood is contemplative and calm. The face should be kept identical to the reference photo."

5 Gemini AI Photo Prompts for Couples

Celebrate togetherness with these prompts designed for two.

The First Light:

Prompt:

"A couple is shown lighting their first diya together in their new home on Diwali night in an ultra HD 8K portrait photo. They are dressed in matching ivory and gold outfits. The scene is intimate, with the new flame casting a soft, golden glow on their hopeful faces as they look at each other. The background is softly decorated with unpacked boxes and a few fairy lights. Both faces must be kept exactly as they are in the reference photos."

Generated Image (result):

The Rickshaw Ride:

Prompt:

"A couple is laughing joyfully as they share a ride on a decorated cycle rickshaw in India through a bustling, narrow street lit with festive lights for Diwali. They are dressed in complementary colors, her in a fuchsia lehenga, him in a deep blue kurta. The motion of the rickshaw is slightly blurred, creating a sense of vibrant life. DSLR level detailed and realistic portrait photo. Preserve both subjects' facial features identically from the source images."

Generated Image (result):

And some more prompts for couples:

The Terrace Feast:

Prompt:

"A couple enjoys a private, romantic Diwali dinner on a terrace under a canopy of string lights. They are seated on floor cushions at a low table filled with traditional food. They are feeding each other a sweet, sharing a laugh. The atmosphere is warm and magical. Ensure both faces remain 100% identical to the faces in the reference photos."

The Gift of Surprise:

Prompt:

"A moment of surprise and delight. A woman covers her eyes as her partner leads her to a beautifully decorated balcony, where a new piece of jewelry or a gift is waiting. Their expressions are a mix of anticipation and joy, lit by the soft morning light. The facial features for both individuals must be an exact match to the uploaded photos."

The Traditional Blessing:

Prompt:

"A couple respectfully taking the blessing of an elder by touching their feet during Diwali. They are dressed in their finest traditional attire. The elder is placing a gentle hand on their heads in a gesture of love and well-wishing. The mood is respectful and emotionally warm. Keep all facial features accurate to the reference images."

5 AI Prompts for Family Photo on Diwali

Capture the chaos, love, and joy of a family Diwali celebration by using these Gemini AI prompts for generating family group photos for this Diwali.

The Gift-Wrapping Chaos:

Prompt:

"A chaotic but joyful scene in the living room where the entire family is gathered to wrap Diwali gifts captured in 8K full HD and detailed photo. There is colorful wrapping paper, ribbons, and scissors everywhere. Everyone, from grandparents to children, is involved, some concentrating, others laughing. The room is brightly lit and decorated. All faces must be kept identical to the uploaded family photos."

Generated Image (result):

The Family Band:

Prompt:

"A playful and loud family moment where everyone has picked up a different musical instrument—a dholak, harmonium, tambourine, and even spoons—and is attempting to play a festive song together. The expressions range from intense concentration to bursts of laughter. Capture this lively, candid moment. Preserve all facial features accurately from the reference images."

The Sparkler Squad:

Prompt:

"A dynamic, wide-angle shot of the whole family, including children, waving sparklers (phooljhadis) in the backyard at night. They are forming a circle, laughing as they write their names in the air with light. The long-exposure effect creates brilliant trails of light against the dark sky. Ensure all family members' faces are 100% identical to the faces in the reference photos."

The Recipe Hand-Down:

Prompt:

"Three generations of women in the kitchen, preparing the family's signature Diwali sweet. The grandmother's hands guide her daughter's, who in turn guides her young granddaughter's, as they shape the treats. The scene is filled with love, tradition, and the warmth of the oven. Keep all facial features exactly as they are in the source images."

The Post-Dinner Relaxation:

Prompt:

"A candid family portrait after a big Diwali feast. Everyone is scattered comfortably around the living room—some on the sofa, others on floor cushions—looking content and happy. The television might be on in the background, and the room is lit by the soft glow of diyas and fairy lights. The atmosphere is relaxed and loving. All faces must be a perfect match to the uploaded family pictures."

That's all for now, and you can visit here again to find more updated prompts as we update.

However, this collection is your starting point for a truly creative Diwali this year.

Don't be afraid to mix, match, and modify these prompts according to your personal needs and take advantage of Gemini AI nano banana image generating abilities.

Change the colors of the outfits, the time of day, text, or the specific activity. The more personal you make it, the more magical your AI-generated portraits will be.

Happy Diwali and happy creating!