Hi Friends, There is one title among the various which was not assumed by Narasimhavarman I Mamalla, that is Ranajaya. This title is assumed by Parameshvaravarman I along with other like srinidhi, sribhara etc. This suggests that this king was somehow involved with this monument. Presence of Narasimha and Mahamalla labels suggest that Mamalla was also associated with this.
What if Narasimha is a title not a name? Narasimha, a lion in a man, could be a good title to assume, isn't it? This is a very weird suggestion but is there such a possibility? This thread only talks about the titles (birudas) but not with the associated architecture hence we keep focus on inscriptions only for time being.
Very nice thought. but Mahendra Varman and his son Narasimha Varman...dont they sound like a father son duo? So the possibility of it being his name rather than title has more weight age according to me