With respect to Mahendravarman I, consider the following statements:

1. The Mandagpattu inscription hails him as a Vichitrachitta.

2. He also took up the title of Chitrakarapuli, due to his talent in painting.

3. He was a follower of Jainism, but later converted to Shaivism under the influence of Appar.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• Mahendravarman I assumed a number of titles like Gunabhara, Satyasandha, Chettakari (builder of temples) Chitrakarapuli, Vichitrachitta and Mattavilasa. He was a great builder of cave temples.

• The Mandagppattu inscription hails him as Vichitrachitta, who constructed a temple for Brahma, Vishnu and Siva without the use of bricks, timber, metal and mortar.

• His rock-cut temples are found in a number of places, like Vallam, Mahendravadi, Dalavanur, Pallavaram, Mandagappattu and Tiruchirappalli. He had also authored the Sanskrit work Mattavilasa Prahasanam.

• Mahendravarman’s title of Chitrakarapuli reveals his talents in painting. He is also regarded as an expert in music. The music inscription at Kudumianmalai is ascribed to him.

• Mahendravarman I was a follower of Jainism in the early part of his career. He was converted to Saivism by the influence of the Saiva saint, Thirunavukkarasar alias Appar. He built a Siva temple at Tiruvadi.