This statement is false because there are alot of decorations that they created that where similar in some way.
The answer is it represents the Lokeshvara, Lord of the World. Lokeshvara is a multi-armed form of Avalokiteshvara that seems to have been famous in Nepal since the middle ages. The name advocates that he is the lord of the world with reliable noose which leads grief sentient beings to insight.
What matters is who is right, the majority rule is not based on right and wrong, based on individual conscience decide right and wrong , have to figure out what you really think.