Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai passes away at 70; tributes pour in for Pandavani legend

 India mourns the loss of Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai, a legendary Pandavani artist, who passed away at 69 after a prolonged illness. Hospitalized for breathing difficulties and weakness, her condition deteriorated at AIIMS, Raipur. Bai, a pioneer of the Mahabharata storytelling tradition, was celebrated for her dedication to preserving folk art, earning numerous prestigious awards throughout her illustrious career. India mourns the loss of Padma Vibhushan Teejan Bai, a legendary Pandavani artist, who passed away at 69 after a prolonged illness. Hospitalized for breathing difficulties and weakness, her condition deteriorated at AIIMS, Raipur. Bai, a pioneer of the Mahabharata storytelling tradition, was celebrated for her dedication to preserving folk art, earning numerous prestigious awards throughout her illustrious career.