Walls, friezes and tombs are decorated with mosaic fretwork. Each facade of the palace was decorated with molded friezes and reliefs. They are decorated with elaborate friezes and intricately carved frames and stained-glass windows. Friezes and statues depict Roman conquests, and women motifs are prevalent. The mandapa walls also show various friezes and reliefs, including more amorous couples. Some friezes below large reliefs portray its narrative episodes. All ornamentation on the friezes and cornices was done by Ernest C. Bairstow. The ornamentation in the form of statuary, bas-reliefs, and friezes is exuberant yet well controlled. Some Italian Gothic brick buildings have also friezes of terracotta. This, too, was intricately carved with horizontal friezes and motifs. It was decorated with marble friezes depicting hunting scenes. The platforms have multiple tiers of mouldings with well-decorated friezes. The building was accented with both sculptural friezes and free standing figures. A workshop employing 200 artists and workmen provided the hundreds of friezes and statues needed. The temple has a smaller shrine with friezes depicting the legends of Vishnu avatars.