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Diwali party invitation

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Make a Diwali party invitation on Snehpatrika in about a minute: pick a design, add your details and a ready message in English, Hindi, Marathi or Gujarati, then share the link on WhatsApp. Guests reply in one tap and you see who's coming. It's free; Invite Plus is ₹49 per event.

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What is a Diwali Milan?

A Diwali Milan brings family, friends and neighbours together for lights, good food and catching up, at home or in a hall. Hosts usually send a warm invitation on WhatsApp a week or so ahead, with the date, time and venue.

At a glance
Date in 2026Diwali (Lakshmi Puja): Sunday, 8 November 2026
When to sendSend it 7 to 10 days before the party, and a reminder the day before.
What to includeYour family name, the date and time, the venue with a map link, and a request to RSVP so you can plan food for the right number of guests.
Ready messages6 in each language
PriceFree; Invite Plus ₹49 per event

Ready messages

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  1. Diwali feels complete only with the people we love. Please join us with your family for lights, laughter and good food.

  2. Our home is lit up and the sweets are ready. All that is missing is you. Do come with your family and celebrate Diwali with us.

  3. On the auspicious occasion of Deepavali, we request the pleasure of your company, along with your family, at our Diwali Milan. Your presence will make the celebration complete.

  4. With joy and good wishes, we cordially invite you and your family to celebrate the festival of lights with us. We look forward to welcoming you.

  5. Diyas: lit. Rangoli: done. Sweets: more than enough. Guests: that's you! Come and celebrate Diwali with us.

  6. Bring your brightest smile and a good appetite. There will be lights, music, sweets and plenty of catching up. Diwali is better together!

How to make it in 60 seconds

  1. Pick a design
  2. Add your name, date, time and venue
  3. Choose a ready message or write your own
  4. Share on WhatsApp; guests reply in one tap
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Questions

When is Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in 2026?

Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Festival days follow the lunar calendar (tithi), so dates can differ by region and calendar. Check your family panchang.

Is a Diwali party invitation free to make?

Yes. Making and sharing it is free, and the event page shows how many guests are coming. Invite Plus (₹49 per event) adds HD sizes without the footer and your full guest list.

How do guests reply?

They open your link in WhatsApp, tap Coming, Maybe or Can't come and say how many people are coming. No app or login. You see the headcount on your private page.

Can I change details after sharing?

Yes, from your private edit link. The event page updates right away and guests see an "Updated by the host" note. A free invite can be changed until the first reply comes in; with Invite Plus you can change it any time and send guests the new image. A free video invite can't be changed after it's made; the ₹99 video invite can be changed up to 3 times.

Which languages can I use?

English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati, for the website and for your card. The card's language can differ from the website's, and dates and times are written the way cards in that language print them.