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Share the love and light of Diwali with videos that capture the magic of this special celebration. Whether sending warm wishes to family, promoting business offerings, or sharing festive traditions, video content brings the spirit of Diwali to life in ways that text simply cannot. Creating memorable Diwali videos for 2025 is simple with the right ideas and creative tools.
Learn how to add a personal touch with Happy Diwali videos and Diwali party invites or create viral videos like Diwali quotes and recipe videos. Explore creative video ideas you can make quickly with video templates in Clipchamp video editor.
10 easy Diwali video ideas with ready-to-use templates
1. Happy Diwali wishes video
Make 2025 Diwali wishes stand out by sending family and friends a beautiful video greeting card instead of a text message this year.
This video template features Diwali greetings in both English and Hindi on top of a fireworks video background, showcasing the essence of Diwali. Simply edit this video and personalize it by adding the names of the recipient or family. You can also change the video background to oil lamps, rangoli patterns and more by choosing from our royalty-free Diwali stock media.
2. Diwali video card for businesses
Radiate good vibes from your company's social media by sharing heartfelt Diwali greeting videos. Amplify goodwill during the festive season by sending video greetings out to employees, clients, and social media followers. You can also add company vision for the new year if to align with the values of new beginnings at Diwali.
This simple yet eye-catching Diwali video does all the hard work—just add a brand logo in a few clicks before sharing the video.
3. Diwali recipe video
As delicious food is at the heart of Diwali celebrations, why not share a classic or fusion recipe video with friends and followers? It could be your grandmother's special recipe or a unique take on Diwali snacks and sweets like laddoos.
Get started by creating a social media recipe teaser with this video template. You can also make it a full recipe video by recording video clips of the cooking process and combining them into a slideshow video. Don't forget to add text to the video to share ingredients and steps.
4. Diwali party video invite
Hype up Diwali parties with a video invitation. Whether you're hosting at home with family and friends or arranging a big corporate function, an energetic party invite like this template is sure to create a buzz for the party.
This eye-catching Clipchamp video template has everything you need already. Simply replace the text to share the time, location, and other details like dress code. When you're ready, save and share your videos to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram group chats. Also add Diwali stickers to videos for more fun.
5. Diwali motivational quote video
Share an inspiring video on Instagram to amplify the message of the festival of Diwali where light triumphs over darkness and life renews. Motivational quote videos are popular on social media like Instagram. Choose a quote from Diwali's rich history or poets like Tagore, or simply create an original one.
Get started with this optimistic video template and edit the font and message. Easily add a social media handle in a frame to keep credits in case the video gets re-posted.
6. Happy Diwali WhatsApp status video
Shine bright in the WhatsApp updates feed with personalized Happy Diwali status videos. Create a custom status for yourself or for the whole family to share on WhatsApp.
Start editing this video template and edit the message to add a joyful message. You can also swap out the animated graphics for fireworks and add emojis to your video. These vertical videos can be re-shared as social media Story posts too.
7. 'Get ready with me' Diwali video
Share Diwali special hair, makeup, and outfit tutorial in a relaxed 'get ready with me' vlog video that's perfect to post on Instagram Reels. Show off a saree drape or how you style a sherwani, among other Diwali outfits with this versatile video template.
To customize this template, record, and replace the template footage with your own video clips and add happy Diwali stickers to make a GRWM video even more festive.
8. Diwali history and facts video
Engage social media followers with a series of fun fact videos or trivia videos about the history of Diwali, such as the journey of Lord Ram and the significance of the festival traditions.
Simply choose royalty-free Diwali stock media as a background, add questions and answers as animated text overlays, and finish off video editing with ambient background music. Add a Hindi AI voiceover to narrate video using Clipchamp video editor.
9. Diwali sales video
Make the most of the gifting season in India by creating special Diwali sales videos to promote a business and it's offers and discounts. Repost these promo videos across brand Facebook and Instagram Stories to stay top of mind with customers. You can also consider making a Diwali gift guide to showcase all products.
Start with this attention-grabbing sales video template and turn it into a Deepavali ad by replacing the background with fireworks or 'diya' video backgrounds from the content library and updating the sales offer text details.
10. Diwali decoration ideas and video tutorial
Have some unique decoration ideas like lighting arrangements, colorful rangoli and alpana designs or sustainable DIY decor ideas? Share creativity and inspire viewers to deck up their houses in time for their Diwali party. DIY video tutorials are very popular on YouTube Shorts and Reels, and you can get started with a step-by-step video template that makes your editing faster.
Customize this template by recording your own video clips on your phone or Clipchamp iOS app and edit the scenes to make a standout tutorial video.
Watch how to use a Diwali video template tutorial
Learn how to customize Diwali video templates step-by-step with our video tutorial. Master personalizing text, replacing stock footage, and adding festive elements to create stunning Diwali content.
When you're ready, start creating memorable videos online with Clipchamp video editor or using the Microsoft Clipchamp Windows app.
For more festive video ideas, explore Christmas video ideas or check out our video marketing calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When is Diwali in 2025?
Diwali falls on October 20, 2025. The five-day festival of lights celebrates new beginnings, the victory of light over darkness, and the triumph of good over evil. Planning video content early ensures time for creating, editing, and sharing festive greetings.
What video format works best for Diwali greetings?
For WhatsApp and Instagram Stories, vertical video format (9:16) works best. For Facebook and YouTube, landscape format (16:9) is ideal. Clipchamp video editor allows easy resizing of videos to fit any platform requirement.
Can I use Diwali templates for commercial purposes?
Clipchamp video templates can be used for both personal and commercial purposes. The royalty-free stock media included in templates is licensed for commercial use, making them perfect for business greeting videos and promotional content.
How long should a Diwali video be?
For social media posts, keep videos between 15-60 seconds for maximum engagement. WhatsApp status videos should be under 30 seconds, while YouTube videos can be longer. Focus on delivering the message clearly within the first few seconds to capture attention.
