Mahendravarman I. He was a Pallava king who from 600 A.D to 630 A.D. He assumed many titles as 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'. was a great builder of cave temples. The inscription hails him as Vichitrachitta constructed a temple for Brahma, Vishnu and Siva the use of bricks, timber, metal and mortar. built rock-cut temples in a number of places like Mahendravadi, Dalavanur, Pallavaram, and Tiruchirappalli. I was also a great scholar in the language. He wrote the satirical drama Prahasanam in Sanskrit. title Chitrakarapuli reveals his talents in painting. was an expert in playing Veena known as Parivathini. music inscription at Kudumianmalai is ascribed to