Happy Diwali wishes for family and friends
A good Diwali wish combines light, prosperity and togetherness with something personal: 'Happy Diwali, Nani! May your home be full of light and your kitchen full of laddoos. Wish I was there to light the diyas with you.' Mention a family tradition to make it feel close.
Diwali wishes for parents and grandparents
- Happy Diwali, Maa. May the diyas bring as much light to your home as you bring to ours.
- Wishing you health, happiness and a year full of blessings, Papa.
- Happy Diwali, Nani. Save me some laddoos. I'm counting.
- Your Diwali rangoli is still the most beautiful one I've ever seen.
- Thank you for every Diwali you made magical. Love you both.
For family abroad
- Miles away, but lighting a diya for you tonight.
- Happy Diwali from all of us here. Next year, together.
- The sweets aren't the same without you. Happy Diwali.
- Sending all our light and love across the oceans.
For friends
- Happy Diwali! May this year sparkle more than your fireworks.
- Wishing you light, laughter and far too many sweets.
- Happy Diwali to my favourite person to celebrate with.
- May your Diwali be bright and your year be brighter.
For colleagues and clients
- Wishing you and your family a joyful and prosperous Diwali.
- Happy Diwali. May the year ahead bring success and good health.
- Warm wishes for the Festival of Lights to you and your loved ones.
Short wishes for WhatsApp
- Shubh Deepavali!
- Happy Diwali and a prosperous new year.
- Light, love and laddoos. Happy Diwali!
- May every diya you light bring you joy.
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Questions
What is a good message to write for Diwali?
Wish them light, happiness and prosperity, and add something personal such as a shared tradition: 'Happy Diwali! May your home be full of light. Wish I was there to make rangoli with you.'
Can I send Diwali wishes in Hindi?
Yes. You can write messages and captions in Hindi or any language your phone can type.