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Society Diwali invitation

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Make a society Diwali 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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How do housing societies celebrate Diwali?

Housing societies and communities often celebrate Diwali together with rangoli, a cultural programme, games and food. The committee invites all residents and their families, usually through the society WhatsApp group.

At a glance
Date in 2026Diwali (Lakshmi Puja): Sunday, 8 November 2026
When to sendPost it in the society group 10 to 14 days before, then a reminder on the day.
What to includeThe programme (rangoli, cultural events, games, dinner), the date and time, the place in the society, and any registration or contribution.
Ready messages6 in each language
PriceFree; Invite Plus ₹49 per event

Ready messages

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  1. Diwali is best celebrated together. All residents and their families are warmly invited to our society's Diwali celebration. Let us light up our community as one big family.

  2. Neighbours make the best Diwali company. Come down with your family for lights, music, games and sweets, and celebrate with everyone in the society.

  3. On the auspicious occasion of Deepavali, all members and their families are cordially invited to the society's Diwali celebration. We request your presence and participation.

  4. A Diwali programme with cultural events and a get-together has been arranged for all residents. Kindly attend with your family and make the celebration a success.

  5. Rangoli, music, games for the children and plenty of food. Our society Diwali has it all. Just bring the whole family in your festive best!

  6. One society, many families, one big Diwali! Step out of your homes, meet your neighbours and enjoy the celebrations together.

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  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 society Diwali 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.