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.