Navratri 2025 has not only lit up streets and pandals across India but has also sparked a new trend online. Social media feeds are filled with AI-generated Navratri-themed images that blend traditional festive charm with modern digital creativity. At the centre of this viral wave is Google’s Gemini AI, which is enabling users to create unique Navratri-inspired photos with just a few text prompts.
Over the last few weeks, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp Status updates have flooded with visuals of people dressed in colourful ghagras, chaniya-cholis, and dhotis, posing against vibrant festive backdrops. But many of these images are not taken by cameras—they are crafted using Gemini AI’s image generation capabilities. The appeal lies in how simple the process is and how authentic the results look when shared online.
How the trend started
AI-created festive imagery first gained traction during Holi earlier this year, with colourful AI edits trending across platforms. For Navratri, however, the visuals have gone one step further—many users are experimenting with creating photos of themselves in traditional attire, standing in decorated pandals, or even dancing Garba. The mix of cultural identity with cutting-edge AI tech has made it a perfect festive internet trend.
How to create your own Navratri AI photo
To join the trend, you don’t need design skills—just access to Google Gemini AI with image generation support. The process is straightforward:
Open Google Gemini on desktop or mobile.
Type a descriptive text prompt about what you want—for example: “A young woman in traditional red and gold chaniya choli dancing Garba under decorative lights during Navratri, realistic festive photo.”
Experiment with festive backdrops like temples, pandals, or urban celebrations with lighting.
Add details about attire, mood, and setting for better accuracy.
Tried and tested prompts
Some prompts that users have found to give great results include:
“A family celebrating Navratri in traditional Gujarati attire with a decorated pandal in the background.”
“A man in white kurta and red dupatta playing dandiya sticks under festive lights, ultra realistic style.”
“Navratri night celebration with hundreds of people dancing Garba in colourful dresses, wide shot, vibrant lighting.”
Here are 10 other trending Navratri AI photo styles you can try:
Classic Garba Portrait
“A young woman in red-gold chaniya choli twirling mid-Garba, dupatta motion blur, bokeh festive lights, candid 50mm portrait, realistic skin tones.”
Dandiya Action Shot
“A man and woman clashing dandiya sticks, dynamic freeze-frame, confetti and string lights, cinematic lighting, ultra-detailed embroidery, high shutter effect.”
Family Pandal Moment
“Three-generation Indian family in coordinated traditional outfits at Navratri pandal, diyas and marigold torans, warm tungsten glow, documentary style.”
Street Festival Wide
“Overhead wide shot of hundreds dancing Garba in a circle, colorful ghagras forming patterns, drone perspective, night sky lanterns, vibrant saturation.”
Temple Aarti Aesthetic
“Golden-hour temple courtyard during Navratri aarti, devotees with thalis, soft smoke haze from incense, lens flare, serene devotional mood.”
Vogue Editorial Fusion
“High-fashion Navratri editorial: structured chaniya-choli with mirrorwork, dramatic rim light, moody backdrop, studio-grade styling, magazine cover composition.”
Minimalist Studio Look
“Minimal backdrop in sandstone beige, single subject in ivory kurta and red bandhani dupatta, softbox lighting, clean shadows, modern festive portrait.”
Candid Couple Story
“Candid couple smiling while adjusting dandiya sticks, off-guard laughter, shallow depth of field, fairy lights bokeh, warm pastel grading.”
Heritage Gujarat Vibe
“Navratri scene in a pol house lane, old wooden facades and ornate jharokhas, group dancing Garba, earthy tones, authentic cultural detailing.”
Neon Night Pop
“Neon-lit Navratri night with LED arcs and laser haze, dancers in fluorescent outfits, cyber-festive colorway, wide-angle energy, contemporary remix.”
Tips to customize:
Add camera cues: “50mm portrait,” “85mm bokeh,” “drone wide,” “cinematic lighting.”
Specify textiles: “bandhani,” “mirrorwork,” “gota patti,” “ajrak,” “patola motifs.”
Control mood: “warm tungsten glow,” “golden hour,” “soft haze,” “high-contrast editorial.”
Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
