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PM Modi Condoles Death of Renowned Pandavani Artist Teejan Bai
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 06:46 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing of Teejan Bai, a celebrated exponent of the Pandavani folk tradition. He described her demise as an irreplaceable loss to Indian art and culture.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mourned the passing of Teejan Bai, a globally recognized artist renowned for her performance of the Pandavani folk singing tradition. The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences, stating that her demise represents an irreplaceable loss to the nation's rich art and cultural heritage.
Teejan Bai was celebrated for her unique style of narrating the tales of the Mahabharata through song and dance, a form known as Pandavani. She brought this traditional art form to international audiences, earning widespread acclaim and recognition.
Her contribution to preserving and popularizing Indian folk art has been significant, making her a towering figure in the cultural landscape.
Teejan Bai was celebrated for her unique style of narrating the tales of the Mahabharata through song and dance, a form known as Pandavani. She brought this traditional art form to international audiences, earning widespread acclaim and recognition.
Her contribution to preserving and popularizing Indian folk art has been significant, making her a towering figure in the cultural landscape.