Awards AppointmentsSunday, 5 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Teejan Bai, Padma Vibhushan recipient and Pandavani exponent from Chhattisgarh, dies at 70
Pandavani legend Teejan Bai died on July 5, 2026 at AIIMS Raipur; she was a Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awardee from Durg district, Chhattisgarh.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, Teejan Bai, the 70-year-old Pandavani exponent from Durg district in Chhattisgarh, died at AIIMS Raipur after prolonged treatment since May 27, 2026.
Key specifics
- She died at 3.15 a.m. on July 5, 2026, at AIIMS Raipur.
- Teejan Bai hailed from Durg district in Chhattisgarh.
- Pandavani narrates episodes from the Mahabharata through singing, dramatic storytelling and musical accompaniment.
- She received three civilian honours: Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.
- She was widely regarded as the foremost exponent of Pandavani in India.
Exam lens
Awards and culture question type: match the artist with the art form and honours, Durg district, Chhattisgarh, Pandavani, Padma Vibhushan. TNPSC may ask which folk art uses Mahabharata episodes and who popularised it globally.