What is a Diwali AI video?
Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and many others in India and around the world. Families light small clay lamps called diyas, draw colorful rangoli patterns, hang marigold garlands, share sweets and watch fireworks to mark the victory of light over darkness. In 2026 the main day of Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November.
A Diwali AI video puts you in that moment. SelfieTrend first creates a still of you in festive traditional clothes on a balcony decorated with marigold garlands and a rangoli, holding a lit diya, which you can check and adjust. Then we animate it into a 10-second vertical video: you light another diya, smile and hold it up as fireworks bloom in the night sky, with original sound of fireworks, bells and a festive sitar and tabla melody. It makes a warm greeting to send to family.
Updated October 30, 2026
How to make a Diwali video with AI
- 1
Upload one clear photo
One adult, face fully visible. A chest-up photo matches the framing of the balcony shot.
- 2
Choose your festive outfit
Keep the deep red embroidered outfit or describe your own: a silk saree, a lehenga, a kurta with a vest, a sherwani. Re-create the still until it feels right.
- 3
Make the video and send your greeting
Confirm the price and your diya lights up the night. Download the MP4 and share it with family and friends.
Your Diwali clip, beat by beat
0-3s
The diya glows
You stand on a balcony with marigold garlands and string lights, a lit clay diya in your hands.
3-7s
Another lamp lit
You light another diya as bells ring and the first fireworks pop.
7-10s
Fireworks and a smile
You smile at the camera and hold the diya up as colorful fireworks bloom in the night sky.
Tips for a festive Diwali clip
Name colors and fabrics
A gold-bordered saree, a mirror-work kurta, a maroon sherwani: specific outfits look richer than "nice clothes".
Clear, front-facing photo
The diya lights your face in the clip, so a sharp photo without sunglasses keeps your likeness.
Keep it respectful
Diwali is a religious and family festival for many people. Choose outfits and details that suit the occasion.
Check the still first
Make sure the still looks like you and the outfit is right before animating.
When is Diwali 2026?
In 2026 the main day of Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November. It sits within a five-day festival, and exact dates can differ by a day depending on the region and the local calendar. Many people send greetings in the days before, so making your video early leaves time to share it.
Sharing it as a Diwali greeting
Our video comes with original generated sound: fireworks pops, bells and a festive sitar and tabla melody. No trending song is included; if you want one, add it in TikTok, Instagram Reels or CapCut after downloading. Caption ideas: "Happy Diwali from our home to yours", "Wishing you light, joy and sweets" or "Shubh Deepavali". Hashtags like #HappyDiwali #Diwali2026 #festivaloflights #aivideo help it travel.
Pricing
Each person gets one free watermarked preview, with no sign-in. Once you have a video in your balance, you can make more previews. The video costs $6.90 for one or $24.90 for five ($4.98 each), a one-time payment with no subscription, valid for 365 days. Sign-in is needed to buy and make the video, and a failed video is returned to your balance automatically.
Consent comes first
Only use photos of yourself or adults who agreed; if you make one for a relative, ask them first. Do not upload public figures or anyone under 18. Our sample clip uses a fictional AI person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Diwali AI video generator free?
The first preview is free, watermarked and needs no sign-in, so you can see yourself with the diya before paying. The video costs $6.90, or $24.90 for five.
How much does the video cost?
$6.90 for one video or $24.90 for five ($4.98 each). One-time payment, no subscription, valid for 365 days. A failed video is returned to your balance automatically.
How long is it and does it have sound?
10 seconds, vertical 9:16, with original generated sound: fireworks, bells and a festive sitar and tabla melody. No trending song is included; add one in TikTok or Reels after downloading.
When is Diwali in 2026?
The main day of Diwali is Sunday 8 November 2026. It is part of a five-day festival, and dates can differ by a day depending on the region and the local calendar.
Which photo works best?
A sharp, front-facing photo of one adult with the face fully visible, ideally from the chest up. Avoid group photos, sunglasses and heavy filters.
Can I change the outfit?
Yes. The description box controls what you wear, such as a saree, a lehenga, a kurta or a sherwani, and its colors. Re-create the still until you like it.
Can I make one for each family member?
Each person gets one free preview. Once you have a video in your balance you can make more previews, for example for relatives who agreed to have their photo used.
Is my photo private?
Yes. Your photos and results stay in your private library and are never added to the public explore feed. Only upload photos of yourself or people who agreed.
