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Happy Diwali wishes
in Hindi.

The Hindi for Happy Diwali is शुभ दीपावली (Shubh Deepawali). It is written in Devanagari script, and you say it to anyone celebrating.

The phrases below show how to wish someone a happy, prosperous and safe Diwali in Hindi, and when each one is used.

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Two clay lamps lit on a stone step at dusk. Happy Diwali.

शुभ दीपावली, beta. We are so proud of you. (Happy Diwali, son.)

From Tom

शुभ दीपावली, yaar. Let's plan a call soon. (Happy Diwali, friend.)

From Maya

Happy Diwali to you all.

From Dev

Pick a design

  • A marigold rangoli around a lamp on a blue doorstep. Happy Diwali.
  • A set of car keys. You passed. Mind the kerb.
  • A trophy. Well done. Genuinely.
  • A medal. Congratulations on finishing. Sit down now.
  • Pop congrats card. Congratulations.
  • A house. You're a homeowner. First job: find the stopcock.
  • Lino-cut lettering in a printed band. Congratulations on the new job. They're lucky to have you.
  • An envelope. Congratulations. It says passed. We checked twice.
  • Stilllife congrats card. Congratulations.
  • Marker lettering with a highlighter stroke. Results day. You smashed it.

The question

Each writer gets a question.

One at a time, about Sam. They answer in their own words, or write without one.

Who they are to you
  1. Something you saw Sam do to get here.
  2. The moment you knew Sam would manage it.
  3. Something Sam put up with on the way.
  4. A thing about Sam that made this no surprise.
  5. The part of this that was all Sam's own doing.
  6. Something you hope Sam will stop and enjoy.
  1. The moment you knew you had a proper friend in Sam.
  2. Something Sam did that only a friend would.
  3. A thing you still laugh about together.
  4. The time Sam turned up when it mattered.
  5. Something Sam knew about you before you said it.
  1. Something Sam did for the family that went unsaid.
  2. A habit of Sam's that you have caught yourself copying.
  3. A memory of Sam from when you were younger.
  4. Something Sam put up with from you.
  5. Something Sam taught you, mostly by example.
  1. A small thing Sam did that you noticed and never mentioned.
  2. The moment you knew.
  3. Something Sam did this year that made things easier for you.
  4. A thing about Sam you would not change.
  5. Something Sam carried that was yours to carry.
  1. The thing you go to Sam for.
  2. Something you picked up from working beside Sam.
  3. A bad day at work that Sam turned round.
  4. Something a new starter should be told about Sam.
  5. Something Sam did that made the job feel worth doing.

Or write without one.

Diwali phrases in Hindi

How to say it, what it means, and when to use it.

Hindi phraseHow you say itWhat it meansWhen it is used
शुभ दीपावलीShubh DeepawaliAuspicious DiwaliThe standard greeting for everyone
दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएंDeepawali ki hardik shubhkamnayeinWarm Diwali wishesA more formal, written wish
सुखी और सुरक्षित दीपावलीSukhi aur surakshit DeepawaliHappy and safe DiwaliWishing for safety with fireworks
धनतेरस की शुभकामनाएंDhanteras ki shubhkamnayeinHappy DhanterasFor the first day of Diwali, for prosperity
आपको और आपके परिवार को दीपावली की शुभकामनाएंAapko aur aapke pariwar ko Deepawali ki shubhkamnayeinDiwali wishes to you and your familyA complete, polite wish
दीपावली का त्योहार मंगलमय होDeepawali ka tyohar mangalmay hoMay the Diwali festival be auspiciousA traditional blessing

Common Diwali greetings

Diwali card messages in two languages

For a family where some write in Hindi and some in English. Each message has its meaning after it.

From family

  • शुभ दीपावली, beta. We are so proud of you. (Happy Diwali, son.)

  • दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं. Miss you this year. (Diwali wishes.)

  • May your Diwali be as bright as you are. सुखी दीपावली। (Happy Diwali.)

  • To our whole family, there and here: आपको दीपावली की शुभकामनाएं। (Diwali wishes to you.)

For friends

  • शुभ दीपावली, yaar. Let's plan a call soon. (Happy Diwali, friend.)

  • Wishing you a festival full of light and snacks. दीपावली मुबारक। (Happy Diwali.)

  • Thinking of you this Diwali. आपके घर में खुशियाँ भर जाएँ। (May your home be filled with joy.)

Short

  • शुभ दीपावली। (Happy Diwali.)

  • दीपावली की बधाई। (Greetings for Diwali.)

  • Happy Diwali to you all.

What to leave out

Do not use Google Translate for a long message. It gets the grammar wrong. Use a phrase you know.

Do not assume everyone in the family reads Devanagari script. An English message with one Hindi phrase is often better.

Do not send a wish after Diwali is over. The festival lasts five days, so the first day is best.

One Diwali card from everyone

Family here and there. One link, and it opens on the first day of Diwali.

  1. 01

    Add the Diwali date.

    The card opens on the morning of the first day, Dhanteras.

  2. 02

    Ask the whole family.

    Each person gets one link. They write in English, Hindi, or both.

  3. 03

    They read it together.

    Every message for Diwali, signed with a name. They keep it.

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Questions

How do you write Happy Diwali in Hindi?

You write शुभ दीपावली. This is the most common greeting, meaning 'auspicious festival of lights'. It is used in cards and messages.

What is the difference between Diwali and Deepawali?

Diwali is the common English name. Deepawali is the Hindi word, from 'deep' (lamp) and 'awali' (row). Both refer to the same festival.

Can I send a Diwali card if I do not speak Hindi?

Yes. A card in English with their name is fine. If family members want to add a Hindi phrase, they can use the table above.

Drafted with Claude on 28 September 2026, checked by code, and read by a person when the subject or the checks ask for it.

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