Diwali 2025 is set to shine brighter than ever, combining tradition with cutting-edge technology. This year, festival celebrations are getting a nostalgic twist as AI-generated portraits inspired by the vibrant 1990s trend make their debut. From retro fashion and neon colours to classic hairstyles and iconic Bollywood vibes, these AI-created images allow people to relive the charm of the 90s while celebrating the Festival of Lights. Perfect for sharing on social media or gifting to loved ones, these portraits blend modern innovation with cultural celebration. As families light diyas, burst crackers, and exchange sweets, AI artistry adds a unique, personalised touch, making Diwali 2025 both memorable and visually spectacular.

Diwali AI prompts: Top 10 creative ideas to generate festive portraits

Prompt 1:Generate realistic Bollywood Diwali portrait with elegant woman in red and cream lehenga with golden embroidery, dupatta flowing, holding glowing diya and sparkling firework, standing in balcony with rangoli, lanterns, and smoky fireworks, cinematic lighting.

Prompt 2:Woman in regal saree (cream and red with gold accents), jewelry shining, holding diya and sparkler, surrounded by glowing diyas and lanterns, smoky fireworks in background.

Prompt 3:Realistic Diwali portrait of an elegant woman, wearing a richly embroidered red and cream lehenga with a flowing dupatta, standing in front of an ornate traditional Indian stone entrance gate. She is in the act of decorating the entrance, holding a bouquet of marigold or other festive flowers to adorn the frame, with vibrant colored rangoli on the ground and multiple glowing clay diyas and string lights creating warm, cinematic lighting.

Prompt 4:Woman in royal red saree with cream borders and golden zari embroidery, smiling softly, holding diya and sparkler to adorn her diwali rangoli subtle fireworks in the background

Prompt 5:Woman styled in red base lehenga with golden embroidery, flowing dupatta, kada and bangles shining doing diwali puja in home temple.

Prompt 6:Elegant woman in cream and red saree with golden accents, jewelry sparkling, standing in courtyard full of diyas and lanterns, holding glowing diya and, cinematic perspective.

Prompt 7:Graceful woman in red and cream lehenga choli, dupatta across shoulders making beautiful rangoli.

Prompt 8:Generate a happy family diwali retro style portrait smiling together relatives exchanging gifts and sweets.

Prompt 9:Create a family visiting relatives home sharing diwali wishes adorn with beautifully decorated homes, lanterns and lights in background.

Prompt 10:

Generate realistic depiction of a traditional Diwali 2025 Puja scene. The focus is on a beautifully decorated altar or mandir featuring idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh adorned with fresh flowers (mala). The idols are surrounded by numerous lit clay diyas and small bowls of offerings like modak, fruits, and sweets. The setting is indoors, with a rich, cinematic glow and soft focus to highlight the spiritual atmosphere of the pujan.

How to create stunning AI Diwali portraits