Custom was that before monsoon, the museum authorities would allow the public to have a look at the statues. But some time ago the authorities decided not to open the site to the public as they were creating a nusiance by sitting on the statues and causing them more harm. Anonymity was a safer option.
"We found that students used to come and fool around here. Moreover during examination time, they used to sit on the statues and study. So, we thought that the public should not be allowed," adds Desai.