If you’re planning to create beautiful and festive portraits this Diwali using Google Gemini AI, these prompts are just what you need. Each one captures the warm golden glow, traditional attire, and joyful spirit of the festival — while keeping your face and expressions completely natural.
Whether you’re a creator, influencer, or brand, these 9 Diwali AI photo prompts are designed to make your content stand out. They focus on enhancing the scene, outfit, and lighting, without changing your real facial features — so every image feels authentic yet cinematic.
Use them with Google Gemini, Veo, or any other AI generator to produce high-quality 9:16 visuals perfect for Instagram Reels or festive photo shoots. This Diwali, create your own personalized, elegant avatars that truly reflect the magic of celebration.
How to Use
- Open Gemini AI Photo Editor (app or web).
- Upload a clear, high-resolution portrait image.
- Paste the prompt below into the instruction box.
- Select aspect ratio 9×16 (best for Instagram Reels or Shorts).
- Click Generate and wait for the result.
- Save or refine by tweaking jewelry, lighting, or background.
Image Prompt
Image Prompt – 1
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. A photorealistic, moody portrait of a young Indian woman with dramatic, glamorous makeup, including bold eyeliner and a maang tikka on her forehead. She is wearing a rich red and gold embroidered blouse. She looks up and to the side with a serene expression. The scene is lit entirely by the warm, intense golden glow from a row of lit clay diyas (oil lamps) placed on a reflective surface in front of her, with strong highlights and deep shadows on her face and creating a powerful, devout atmosphere.
Image Prompt – 2
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. Generate a photorealistic, elegant portrait of a young Indian woman looking directly at the camera with a calm expression. She wears a luxurious cream and gold embroidered lehenga, a heavy kundan necklace with green gems, and a matching maang tikka. Her hair is styled in a long braid adorned with white jasmine flowers (gajra). She is holding a clay bowl filled with red flower petals and a single lit flame. The background is warm and softly lit with bokeh light, featuring a traditional brass oil lamp (samai) on the right.
Image Prompt – 3
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. A dreamy, photorealistic portrait of a young woman with a serene expression, looking down with closed eyes. She is wearing a yellow and gold Indian salwar suit with a sheer dupatta and large jhumka earrings. She holds a thali (plate) with beautifully lit yellow diyas. The background is a magic out–of–focus wall of vibrant, colorful festive bokeh lights at night. The primary light source is the soft, warm glow from the diyas she is holding, illuminating her face beautifully.
Image Prompt – 4
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. A candid, photorealistic shot of a young woman with a joyful, bright smile, celebrating at night. She is dressed in a sheer, deep red Indian outfit. She holds two bright, lit sparklers, one in each hand, which illuminate her and the immediate surroundings with a shower of golden sparks. Background is dark and natural, with hints of outdoor foliage, making the light of the sparklers the central focus.
Image Prompt – 5
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. A vibrant, photorealistic portrait of a young woman smiling warmly at the camera. She wears a festive orange and yellow anarkali–style dress with silver trim. She is holding up a single lit sparkler in her right hand. The background is an outdoor balcony at night, decorated with diagonal strings of warm fairy lights and traditional Indian festive hangings (torans), creating a cheerful and celebratory atmosphere.
Image Prompt – 6
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. A magical, photorealistic portrait of a young woman looking up with a gentle, smiling expression of awe. She is wearing an orange and gold patterned crop top and skirt lehenga, with a simple gold choker necklace. She holds two unlit sparklers. The night sky behind her is filled with beautiful, out–of–focus bokeh of bursting fireworks, with streaks of green and gold light, creating a wondrous and celebratory mood.
Image Prompt – 7
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. A traditional, photorealistic portrait of a young woman sitting gracefully. She wears a sleeveless red blouse and a cream–colored lehenga skirt with a bold red floral print, along with a maang tikka and numerous red bangles. She is smiling warmly at the camera while holding a brass thali of lit diyas. The background is richly decorated with warm string lights and blurry candles, with a hint of a deity statue, creating a warm, festive, and inviting indoor setting.
Image Prompt – 8
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. A joyful, photorealistic shot of a woman celebrating in a traditional Indian home. She is dressed in a rich purple silk saree with a gold border and a contrasting green puff–sleeve blouse (traditional Maharashtrian style). She is sitting on the steps, laughing exuberantly while holding two lit sparklers. The background features authentic details like dark stone walls, ornate dark wood door, and festive marigold flower garlands, creating a scene of authentic, happy celebration.
Image Prompt – 9
Use uploaded photo as reference for face and keep the face and facial features exactly the same don’t change anything. An elegant, photorealistic portrait of a young woman in a side profile. She is wearing a rich, deep purple dress or saree and has intricate henna (mehndi) designs on her hands. She stands amidst cascading curtains of warm, golden string lights, which create a strong, magical bokeh effect all around her. Her pose is graceful and serene, and the lighting is soft and atmospheric, creating a dreamy and sophisticated mood.
Tips for Best Results
- Use portraits with the face clearly visible.
- Avoid selfies with low lighting or heavy filters.
- Make sure hair and posture are visible for Gemini to style correctly.
- Adjust saree color or background to create different moods
Negative Edits (Optional)
Do not alter face shape or skin tone. No extra people, text, or watermarks. No artifacts on hands or jewelry edges.
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