Did Lord Shiva Exist Outside India? Uncover Forgotten History! In this special episode, explore the historical evidence of Shiva’s existence in West Asia—where he was called Teshub. Also, the global history of worship of Naina Devi that stretches from Balochistan to Sumer and Afghanistan. In this series from @thirdpolelive, we combine religion and archaeology to uncover mysteries that have been missed in history books. See how Adidev Shankar and Naina Devi’s influence extended to Greece, Syria and Iran. Full documentary coming soon! Subscribe | ThirdPole.Live | Comment Did Lord Shiva Exist Outside India? Uncover Forgotten History! Did you know Lord Shiva was once worshipped as Teshub in ancient Syria and Turkey? In this special episode from ThirdPole.Live, we dive deep into historical, archaeological, and linguistic research to explore the global worship of Shiva and Naina Devi. From Aleppo Museum to the Fertile Crescent, and from Mesopotamia to the Himalayas, this documentary uncovers the ancient roots of Hindu deities worshiped across Asia and the Middle East. Watch as we trace the divine journey of Shiva (Teshub) and Naina Devi (Nana) across civilizations—Babylon, Sumer, Elam, Iran, Kushan Empire, and more. ️ Don’t miss this powerful blend of mythology, archaeology, and forgotten civilizations. Like | Comment | Subscribe to ThirdPole.Live for more such hidden stories. References and Credits: This program has been developed with the help of extensive research from the works of eminent historians, archaeologists, linguists, and ancient texts. We acknowledge and appreciate the following sources: Yamuna Datt Vaishnav Book: “Sanskriti Sangam Uttarakhand” — Offers insights into the cultural overlaps between ancient Western and Indian civilizations, including the symbolism of the Trident (Trishul) and its parallels in Neptune and Britannia traditions. Philip K. Hitti Book: “History of Syria, Including Lebanon and Palestine” — Documented the ancient West Asian storm god Teshub and his iconography that mirrors Lord Shiva, found in archaeological excavations in modern-day Syria. Richard N Frye Book: “The Heritage of Persia” — Traces the continuity and transformations of deities such as Nana (Nainā) across Mesopotamia, Persia, and South Asia. He also compares Anahita, Aphrodite, Artemis, and the Mesopotamian goddess Inanna. Supplementum Epigraphicum Graecum (SEG) — Academic journal that includes epigraphic evidence of the worship of goddess Nana in ancient Sumer, Babylon, and Elam, establishing her as a precursor to multiple later female deities in Hindu and Persian traditions. Ancient Indian Scriptures – Rigveda (Mandala 9) — Mentions the word “Nana,” hinting at the early Indo-Aryan awareness or worship of mother goddess figures, further linking with Sumerian traditions. Aramaic & Pahlavi Inscriptions — Historical references such as “Yazdan Nainisatan Apadan” identify ancient temples dedicated to goddess Nana or Naini in Iran, dating back to the second millennium BCE. Kushan Dynasty Coins & Inscriptions (Kanishka, Huvishka, Vasudeva) — These rulers introduced Nana/Naina, Shiva (Oesho), and other syncretic deities into coinage across their Central Asian and Indian empires. Archaeological Excavation Reports (Karkemish, Tal al-Ahmar)
थर्डपोले.लाइव में आपका स्वागत है, जहां हम आपको ले चलते हैं हिमालय के दिल में—एक ऐसी अद्भुत दुनिया में, जहां हर पत्थर अपनी कहानी कहता है और हर नदी इतिहास समेटे हुए बहती है। यहां आप पाएंगे हिमालय के अनसुलझे रहस्यों और प्राचीन सभ्यताओं की खोज, स्थानीय लोगों का जीवन, पौराणिक लोककथाएं, संस्कृति का जादू और प्रेरक कहानियां। हम आपको बताएंगे हिमालय के पहले इंसानों, सभ्यताओं, साम्राज्यों और योद्धाओं की गाथाएं, साथ ही इसके नाजुक पर्यावरण और संरक्षण के प्रयासों की गहराई से चर्चा भी करेंगे। थर्डपोले.लाइव कवर करता है उत्तराखंड, हिमाचल, कश्मीर, नेपाल, पश्चिम तिब्बत, पूर्वोत्तर भारत और पाकिस्तान हिमालय को। अगर आप हिमालय से प्यार करते हैं, तो यह प्लेटफ़ॉर्म आपके लिए ही है—जुड़िए @thirdpolelive के साथ और बनिए इस अनोखी यात्रा का हिस्सा।
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