This god also possesses the aspect of the "cosmic dancer," and he is the father of Ganesha and the husband of Parvati.
The Kashi Vishwanath temple to this god is based in the city of Varanasi. The epithet Jatin refers to this god's matted hair, which is also usually depicted turning into a river. This deity wields the damaru and trishula, otherwise known as a two-headed drum and (*) trident, and his mount is a bull named Nandi. This god drank poison during the churning of the ocean of milk, turning his throat blue. This god also possesses the aspect of the "cosmic dancer," and he is the father of Ganesha and the husband of Parvati. For 10 points, name this "destroyer" god, part of the Hindu Trimurti along with Brahma and Vishnu.
The Kashi Vishwanath temple to this god is based in the city of Varanasi.
Shiva (accept Nataraja after “cosmic dancer” is read)