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A monotheistic movement worshipping this deity was established by Basavanna and involves wearing an oval-shaped stone as a necklace. The Tirumurai are songs praising this deity, (-5[1])whose pilgrimage site is his home on Mount Kailash. (10[2])This deity is often depicted (10[1])within a flaming halo in bronze Nataraja (10[1])statues and has a third (10[1])eye that represents fire. Three horizontal lines through a red dot (10[1])appear on phallic sculptures sacred to this deity called lingam, which (10[1])are connected with yoni sacred to Shakti. This member of the Trimurti often appears with a blue throat and a snake wrapped (-5[1])around his neck. For 10 points, name this Hindu god of destruction. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Shiva [or Siva]
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