Gemini Nano Banana hacks for handwritten-style Diwali 2025 invites: Google India's prompts and pro tips

Gemini Nano Banana hacks: How to make AI-powered handwritten Diwali 2025 invites

Diwali lands on October 20, 2025. If you want standout invites without spending hours in design tools, Google India just showed how to build handwritten-style digital invites using its Gemini Nano Banana setup.

Below you'll find the exact base prompt they shared, five quick customization tips, and five ready-made prompts you can copy, edit, and ship. Keep your workflow tight, and your theme consistent.

Start with this base prompt (copy, paste, tweak)

"A modern and stylish Diwali party invitation with a colourful, festive vibe. Use a sophisticated palette with jewel tones (deep maroon, emerald, sapphire, gold) or warm pastels (peach, coral, lavender). Include elegant abstract patterns, watercolour splashes, and subtle confetti accents. Add festive elements like glowing diyas, lanterns, or minimal rangoli motifs in a contemporary style. Central design can feature a glowing diya or lantern radiating warmth. Typography should combine a graceful handwritten script for Diwali Party with clean sans-serif fonts for the details: Date: 18th October, Time: 7 pm onwards, Venue: Grand Celebration Hall. Overall mood: joyful, inviting, and classy, perfect for adults celebrating the Festival of Lights."

Pro tips to customize faster

• Mention format and orientation - portrait postcard, square for Instagram, or horizontal postcard.
• Add lighting details - soft golden glow, candlelight warmth, or shimmer for depth.
• Define use-case - social post, print-ready, or WhatsApp-friendly.
• Guide composition - central diya, neat text placement, balanced layout.
• Suggest cultural accents - subtle mandalas, henna patterns, or festive borders.

Quick build: from prompt to finished invite

• Set the canvas: choose size and orientation (e.g., 1080×1350 portrait for Instagram, A5 for print).
• Paste the prompt in Gemini Nano Banana and include your date, time, venue, and target platform.
• Tweak palette and lighting until the mood feels consistent across variations.
• Lock typography: use a script font for the title and a clean sans-serif for details for legibility.
• Export: PNG/JPG for social and WhatsApp (optimize under ~1.5 MB), PDF at 300 DPI for print.

Five ready-made prompts (edit date/time and go)

• Prompt 1: Elegant & Royal - A luxurious Diwali party invitation with a grand festive mood. Use jewel tones like deep maroon, emerald green, sapphire blue, and metallic gold. Central glowing diya with soft golden light rays. Add ornate mandala borders and delicate henna-style accents. Typography: graceful handwritten calligraphy for "Diwali Party" paired with modern sans-serif for details: Date: 19th October 2025, Time: 7 PM onwards. Orientation: vertical, print-ready and digital-friendly. Mood: classy, regal, and inviting.
• Prompt 2: Modern & Minimal - A sleek, minimal Diwali invitation with a contemporary look. Use warm pastel shades like peach, coral, and lavender with subtle golden highlights. Add watercolour textures and abstract geometric lantern motifs. Place a single glowing diya at the centre with soft shadows. Typography: bold sans-serif headline with cursive handwritten subtext for elegance. Include details: Date: 19th October 2025, Time: 7 PM onwards. Layout: clean and uncluttered, perfect for WhatsApp sharing. Mood: joyful, modern, and light.
• Prompt 3: Vibrant & Festive - A colourful and lively Diwali party invitation bursting with energy. Use a bright palette of orange, magenta, turquoise, and gold. Background with festive confetti, sparkles, and watercolour splashes. Add multiple glowing diyas and lanterns arranged symmetrically. Typography: festive handwritten script for "Diwali 2025 Party" with playful sans-serif for details: Date: 19th October 2025, Time: 7 PM onwards. Format: square, optimised for Instagram posts. Mood: energetic, fun, and celebratory.
• Prompt 4: Artistic & Handwritten Style - A hand-painted watercolour-style Diwali party invitation with a warm and personal touch. Use soft brush strokes in pastel tones - peach, lavender, and golden yellow. Include rangoli patterns with watercolour blending, and glowing diyas radiating light. Typography: hand-lettered script with an artistic brush feel for the title, paired with a clean serif font for event details: Date: 19th October 2025, Time: 7 PM onwards. Orientation: postcard style, horizontal, suitable for both print and email invites. Mood: warm, artistic, and intimate.
• Prompt 5: Futuristic & Stylish - A modern futuristic Diwali invitation with sleek design. Use a dark background (midnight blue or black) with glowing neon effects in gold, pink, and teal. Add abstract digital lanterns, sparkling light particles, and geometric rangoli outlines. Central 3D glowing diya or lamp radiating holographic light. Typography: futuristic sans-serif paired with elegant handwritten accents for "Diwali Party." Include details: Date: 19th October 2025, Time: 7 PM onwards. Format: portrait, mobile-friendly. Mood: bold, trendy, and vibrant.

Polish for each channel

• Instagram: square (1080×1080) or portrait (1080×1350), keep contrast high and text large.
• WhatsApp: 1080×1920 portrait; compress lightly to keep clarity without pixelation.
• Print: export CMYK-ready PDF at 300 DPI; leave 3-5 mm margins; check foil/gold compatibility if printing specialty finishes.

Where to go next

If you want to push these prompts further, explore Gemini's capabilities here: Google Gemini. For more prompt recipes and creative workflows, browse practical guides here: Complete AI Training - Prompt Courses.

Keep the concept simple, repeat your visual motifs, and let lighting carry the mood. Ship variations quickly, test with your guests, and lock the final in time for print and posts.