This festive season, your selfies can become more than just pictures, they can turn into vibrant, festival-ready portraits thanks to Google’s latest AI feature. The Gemini Nano Banana AI, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro, allows users to transform ordinary photos into cinematic and cultural masterpieces perfect for Karwa Chauth and other celebrations.
Social media creators are already enjoying the magic of this tool. With just a few clicks, you can add colorful sarees, traditional jewelry, and festival-themed backdrops to your selfies, giving them the feel of miniature festival movies. The AI combines technology, culture, and art to enhance every image with warm festival vibes.
Here’s how you can create your own festive AI portrait with Nano Banana:
1. Open the Google Gemini app on your device.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Navigate to the Nano Banana feature.
4. Upload your selfie or photo.
5. Enter a descriptive prompt.
6. Tap Generate and download your new festive portrait.
For Karwa Chauth, the AI provides detailed prompts to make your selfies truly authentic:
-Transform your photo into a mid-shot of a woman in a maroon saree, holding a sieve during evening puja with a warm glow from diyas and subtle home décor in the background.
-Turn your selfie into a waist-up shot in a shiny maroon and white saree, holding a sieve at sunset with natural gestures and soft lighting from diyas.
-Transform your image into a side-view mid-shot of a woman in a pink saree, lighting diyas on a low table, with a neat braid adorned with flowers and minimal home props.
-Create a chest-up close-up of a woman in a red saree holding pooja items, with loose curls, warm light from diyas, and a minimal home background.
With Nano Banana AI, celebrating culture and tradition becomes effortless. Your selfies can now capture the spirit of Karwa Chauth in a way that is vibrant, authentic, and perfectly shareable on Instagram, WhatsApp, and other platforms.
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Shivam Verma is a journalist with over three years of experience in digital newsrooms. He currently works at NewsX, having previously worked for Firstpost and DNA India. A postgraduate diploma holder in Integrated Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Shivam focuses on international affairs, diplomacy, defence, and politics. Beyond the newsroom, he is passionate about football—both playing and watching—and enjoys travelling to explore new places and cuisines.
