Byte-Sized Blessings: Gemini’s Nano Banana Crafts Diwali Invitations with Heart and Hardware

Key highlights from Google’s latest festive update:

- Gemini’s Nano Banana tool has gone viral for its artistic AI capabilities, and now it’s Diwali-ready. Users can generate handwritten-style invitations using intuitive prompts and design presets

- Prompt 1: A modern and stylish Diwali party invitation featuring jewel tones like deep maroon or pastel coral. Design elements include abstract patterns, watercolour splashes, glowing diyas, and minimal rangoli motifs. Typography blends graceful handwritten script with clean sans-serif fonts. Ideal for adult gatherings

- Prompt 2: A vibrant and colourful invite with firecrackers, lanterns, and glowing diyas. This version uses playful traditional fonts and festive motifs, perfect for community events or family parties. The layout leaves space for event details like date, time, and venue

- Prompt 3: A minimalist and elegant design with a single golden diya centered on a navy blue background. Gold mandala linework forms a subtle border. Clean sans-serif fonts and soft ambient lighting create a serene, high-quality visual—ideal for formal or intimate celebrations

- Users can customise background colours, lighting effects, fonts, and decorative elements. Options include postcard or square formats for Instagram, print-ready layouts, and WhatsApp-friendly versions

- Google India shared a demo video on Instagram showcasing how to use the tool. The video quickly gained traction, inspiring thousands to try the feature for their own Diwali invites

- The tool’s handwriting simulation adds a personal touch, making digital invites feel warm and heartfelt. It’s part of Google’s broader push to blend AI with cultural creativity

- Bonus tips include choosing lighting styles (candlelight glow or shimmer), defining use-case (social media or print), and adding cultural accents like mandalas or henna patterns

Sources: MSN, Hindustan Times, LiveMint, The Daily Jagran