In pictures: The Diwali lights switch-on event in Leamington

The event included traditional and contemporary performances from different regions of India, including Rajasthani folk dance, Bhangra, Bengali dance, Marathi folk dance, Bharatanatyam, Dhol drummers and a selection of Bollywood songs and dances.

Organised by Warwick district councillors Naveen Tangri and Hema Yellapragada, the celebration brought together people from the many linguistic and cultural communities of Indian origin living in the UK.