 These Brahmans conduct life-cycle ceremonies to lower-status Newar castes and also serve as priests to various mathas and temples.The lone exception to the rule of Rajopadhayayas not being part of the Shakta cult is Bhaktapur's Taleju Bhawani temple, the "ista-devi" of Malla kings, where they serve as the chief priests.In addition to their duties as "purohits" to Chatharīyās and Śresțhas, Rajopadhyayas also serve as hereditary "pujāris" of the following temples