The last deity of the Trimurti is Mahesh and his abode is Kailash ( Himalayas). He is Neel Kanth and has a knot of matted hair through which the river Ganga flows. Shiva is also Natraja, Head of the cosmic dance, Tandava, symbolizing the cosmic order, Known also as the Destroyer of Universe but he is also God of fertility. The linga representation of Shiva is basic to all Shaivite worship.

He created his third eye on his head to save the world from darkness when Parvati, covered both his eyes and the world was plunged into darkness, creating chaos. Here, there are 12 Jyotirlinga including Pashupatinathji from Nepal.