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Light the lamps and bring everyone home for Diwali.

Begin with a real Diwali design, then add the names, date, venue and details that make the event yours.

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Anatomy of the card

Eight details, in the order guests need them.

Get these right and guests have what they need. Hotel blocks, transport and a second page can stay as optional detail.

  1. 01
    Both names or host name

    Write names exactly as guests know them, in the order that feels right for the event.

  2. 02
    What you are celebrating

    Name the Diwali clearly so guests understand the invitation at a glance.

  3. 03
    Date and start time

    Give one clear date and the time guests should arrive.

  4. 04
    Full venue address

    Include enough detail for a map app, including the room or entrance when it matters.

  5. 05
    What follows

    Add the ceremony, meal, performance or other schedule details guests need to plan.

  6. 06
    RSVP deadline

    Choose one reply date and keep the response instructions simple.

  7. 07
    Dress or customs

    Explain attire, gifts or meaningful traditions in direct, welcoming language.

  8. 08
    Travel and access notes

    Add parking, transport, accommodation or accessibility details only when useful.

Invitation planning

Diwali invitation wording and design ideas

Create a Diwali invitation with clear puja or party details, respectful festive wording and editable diya, rangoli and light-inspired design.

A Diwali invitation can welcome guests to a family gathering, Lakshmi Puja, community programme, dinner or festive party. Practices and names for the festival vary across regions and faith communities, so the wording should identify the particular observance rather than assume every guest follows the same schedule or customs.

List the host, date, start time and complete venue, then distinguish puja, aarti, dinner, games or performances with their own timings when needed. Add dress, parking, food, offerings, fireworks or RSVP guidance only when it applies, helping both familiar and first-time guests participate comfortably and respectfully.

Diyas, rangoli, lanterns and warm light can create a recognisable Diwali setting while leaving the invitation text easy to read. Adjust colours, frame, scripts and typography to suit the host’s style, and use additional pages when a community programme or meal schedule needs more room than the main card.

Wording and RSVP

Useful wording for Diwali

Replace the brackets with real details and adjust the tone to suit your family, community and event.

“Please join us for Diwali with [name or names].”

“We will gather on [date] at [time] at [venue].”

“Please reply by [date] using the RSVP link on this invitation.”

How to request an RSVP

Ask only for attendance, party size, and any food or access information you genuinely need. State one reply deadline and check the published invitation before sharing its private guest link.

Made for the occasion

A real Diwali starting point.

Begin with a real Diwali design, then add the names, date, venue and details that make the event yours.

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From design to guest list

Everything stays together.

  1. 1
    Start with prepared wording

    Open thoughtful Diwali copy, then edit every line on the card.

  2. 2
    Make the visual yours

    Artwork, frame, colours, type and layout all move in the designer.

  3. 3
    Share and organize

    Publish a private guest link, collect replies, or download PNG and PDF.