His two halves are referred to as Purusha and Satrap, and the Prajapatis were born from the head of this figure.  
His beard turned red due to the brightness of the flaming discus used to slay Jalamdhara, and Kartikeya was born as a result of a boon this deity granted Taraka that made him nearly invincible.  His two halves are referred to as Purusha and Satrap, and the Prajapatis were born from the head of this figure.  Growing five heads in order to never lose sight of Shatarupa, he lost one after lying about reaching one end of the lingam.  His city is located atop Mount Meru, and Sarasvati is his consort.  For 10 points, identify this member of the trimurti, the Hindu god of creation.
His beard turned red due to the brightness of the flaming discus used to slay Jalamdhara, and Kartikeya was born as a result of a boon this deity granted Taraka that made him nearly invincible.  
{Brahma} [do not accept Brahman or Brahmana]