As Holi 2026 approaches, AI-powered editing tools are making it easier for users to create vibrant, festival-ready visuals from ordinary photos. With Google Gemini Nano Banana Pro, users can convert standard portraits into cinematic, traditional or abstract Holi-themed images using detailed prompts.

Here’s a clear step-by-step guide to transform your photo:

How to Turn Your Photo Into a Holi Image

Open Gemini Nano Banana Pro on a supported device.

Upload your photo that you want to transform into a Holi-themed image.

Paste a detailed prompt describing the Holi scene you want (for example, cinematic powder explosion, traditional white kurta look, watercolor style, etc.).

Adjust settings like “Image Weight” or “Denoising Strength” to control how dramatic or subtle the transformation appears.

Click Generate and review the output.

Download the final image and share it on Instagram, WhatsApp or as a festive greeting card.

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Popular Prompt Styles for Holi 2026

Users are experimenting with multiple styles depending on the mood they want to create:

Realistic Portrait: Close-up with pink and yellow gulal powder, shallow depth of field and natural lighting.

Cinematic Explosion: Multi-colored powder clouds captured in action-movie style lighting.

Traditional Look: White kurta-pajama splashed with bright Holi colors in a festive Indian street setting.

Golden Hour Effect: Backlit portrait with floating dust particles and sunset glow.

Watercolor Art: Soft pastel Holi tones blending like paint strokes.

Neon Cyberpunk: UV-glow powders in a futuristic, high-contrast environment.

Vintage Film Style: 1990s grainy aesthetic with retro color grading.

Abstract Splash Art: Thick liquid paint swirls in teal, magenta and gold for poster-style visuals.

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Tips for Better Results

Start prompts with a short physical description, such as “A smiling woman with long dark hair…” to improve likeness.

Use lighting keywords like “cinematic,” “volumetric light,” “golden hour,” or “soft shadows.” Experiment with transformation strength to balance realism and creativity.

First Published on February 25, 2026, 10:20:34 IST