Yogi Adityanath, who wants a giant statue of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, was happy to offer a grand ceremonial welcome to an actor playing the Hindu god, as his mega "Deepotsav" or Diwali celebrations began in the temple town today. The lead actors of Ramlila, in full costume, arrived in a government chopper and landed on the banks of the river Saryu, where they were received by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, his Tourism Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi and state Governor Ram Naik.