He patronised the famous Kannada grammarians Gunavarma and Nagavarma I and the poet Ranna whose writing Parusharama Charite may have been a eulogy of his patron. Because of his many lasting contributions, Chavundaraya is an important figure in the history of medieval Karnataka.
Chavundaraya's patronage of renowned Kannada scholars like Gunavarma and Nagavarma I, as well as poet Ranna whose work "Parusharama Charite" may have been dedicated to him, highlights his importance in the history of medieval Karnataka.