The Google Gemini Nano Banana AI image model continues to be a popular trend. With Navratri starting on September 22nd, images generated using the Nano Banana editing tool, specifically those featuring dandiya and garba looks, are rapidly gaining popularity on social media. This tool has previously been used to create images with saree or traditional Indian looks, pre-wedding photoshoots, and more. With the festival season underway, its popularity is expected to increase further.
While the tool can transform regular selfies into striking images, not all AI-generated photos perfectly match the user’s facial features. Some are flawless, while others may not be ideal. Incorrect prompts can lead to background mismatches or distorted faces. Precise prompts are essential for obtaining the best results.
Users can convert dandiya or garba images created with the Nano Banana AI editing tool into playful videos.
Here are some Nano Banana AI prompts designed to enhance your pictures for Navratri dandiya nights:
1. “A full-length festive portrait of me wearing a traditional ghagra choli in vibrant red and gold, paired with mirror-work jewellery, holding colourful dandiya sticks, set against a lively Navratri garba background with bright fairy lights.”
2. “A close-up studio-style portrait of me in a royal blue kurta with embroidered details, accessorised with a colourful bandhani dupatta and ethnic jewellery, smiling while playing dandiya under lantern-lit skies.”
3. “Create a cinematic dandiya night shot of a couple dancing joyfully under lantern-lit skies. The man wears a navy-blue kurta with mirror work detailing and a bright orange dupatta, while the woman is styled in a vibrant green and yellow bandhani ghagra choli adorned with silver jewellery. Add festive string lights, decorated temple arches, and dynamic motion blur to capture movement.”
4. “An artistic edit of me in a couple’s dandiya pose, wearing a cream and maroon sherwani, while my partner is styled in a matching lehenga choli, both mid-dance under strings of festive lights.”
5. “A stylised Navratri look featuring me in a green and yellow bandhani lehenga, adorned with oxidised silver jewellery, set against a backdrop of rangoli designs and decorated temples.”
6. “A joyful festive selfie of me in traditional attire with friends, each of us holding colourful dandiya sticks, captured in warm golden lighting to recreate the atmosphere of Navratri nights.”
7. “Transform my photo into a vibrant Navratri scene, with me dressed in a traditional mirror-work chaniya choli, holding colourful dandiya sticks, and dancing in a festive garba circle with bright fairy lights in the background.”
You can convert Nano Banana-generated 3D images into videos using other free tools like Grok. Unlike platforms such as OpenAI’s Sora or Google’s Veo 3, Grok lets you animate your creations at no cost. Here’s how to do it:
-Open the Grok app on your smartphone or web browser or use X (formerly Twitter).
-Now, look for the “Imagine” section on the left side menu, and click on it.
-Now, upload your dandiya image generated by Nano Banana and tap or click on “Make Video”.
-Your video will appear in a few seconds, along with a sound clip in the background.
-If you are not happy with the result, you can ask Grok to redo it. And if you are satisfied, you can download it and share it with your friends and family.
-You can use the following prompt:
1. Portrait Photo
“Keep the face static, no distortion, with subtle blinking and breathing. Use smooth camera pans, zooms, and tilts with depth-of-field shifts. Set in a well-lit studio with soft shadows and natural reflections. Ensure consistent lighting and perspective for realistic 3D form.”
2. Landscape Photo
“Keep landscape static, no distortion, with slight grass sway or cloud drift. Animate camera with smooth pans, zooms, and rotations, adding depth-of-field. Use natural daylight, soft shadows, and haze for depth. Maintain consistent perspective and lighting for true 3D depth.”
3. Product Photo
“Keep product static, no distortion, with subtle glints or air particles. Use smooth camera orbits, zooms, and tilts with depth-of-field. Place on a lit surface with soft shadows and even lighting. Ensure natural angles and consistent lighting for 3D realism.”
4. 3D Figurine Photo
“Keep the figurine mostly static with subtle life touches—blinking, slight breathing, minimal hand movement. Animate the camera around the figurine in smooth cinematic motion: gentle pans, zoom-ins, rotations, and depth-of-field shifts. Place the figurine in a realistic, well-lit room with soft shadows and reflections. Ensure lighting and perspective feel natural, emphasizing the 3D form.”
5. Saree Photo
“Keep the saree and pose static, no distortion, with subtle fabric ripples and slight hand movement. Animate camera with smooth pans, gentle zooms on saree details, and tilts with depth-of-field shifts. Set in a softly lit room with natural shadows and reflections on fabric. Ensure consistent lighting and perspective for realistic 3D form.”
6. Pre-Wedding Shoot Photo
“Keep the couple’s poses and outfits static, no distortion, with subtle blinks and faint hair movement. Use smooth camera orbits, slow zooms on faces, and rotations with depth-of-field for focus. Place in a romantic outdoor setting with soft sunlight and gentle shadows. Maintain natural lighting and perspective for lifelike 3D depth.”
7. Group Photo (e.g., Family or Friends)
“Keep all individuals static, no distortion, with minimal blinks and slight clothing shifts. Animate camera with smooth pans across the group, gentle zooms on faces, and tilts with depth-of-field. Set in a warm, well-lit indoor or outdoor space with soft shadows and natural textures. Ensure consistent perspective and lighting for realistic 3D effect.”
Here is a step-by-step guide to creating your Nano Banana 3D figurine for free, and the prompt that will help you generate the perfect one:
Log on to the Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana) portal, if using web browser.
Alternatively, you can go to the Gemini app if it is installed on your iPhone or Android device.
Now, click or tap on “Try Nano Banana”
Click or tap on the + sign to add an image.
Now, paste the following Nano Banana 3D figurine prompt:
Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modeling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork. The packaging features two-dimensional flat illustrations.
Now, press “Enter”and the AI model will generate 3D figurine based on your image. You can download it and share with your friends and family on social media to join the viral trend.
