One symbol of his worship is Lingam, and he smeared ashes onto his body, called Bhasma.
In one depiction, flames surround this god as he stands over Apasmara, and he holds a drum shaped like an hourglass and Agni. One symbol of his worship is Lingam, and he smeared ashes onto his body, called Bhasma. His hair is the source of the River Ganges, and he swallowed the world's sins causing his throat to be blue.  Vamadeva and Tatpurusa are two of the five mantras that represent this god, whose consort is Parvati. Usually part of a trio that includes Brahma and Vishnu, for ten points name this Hindu destroyer.
In one depiction, flames surround this god as he stands over Apasmara, and he holds a drum shaped like an hourglass and Agni.
Shiva