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Q. With what form of folk music is the renowned Chhattisgarh artist Teejan Bai associated?
Answer: Pandavani
Notes: Pandavani, a folk music form of Chhattisgarh, is centered on the grand epic Mahabharata with a focus on Bhima as a hero. This music form is a blend of song and music, specifically set to the rhythm of a tambura. Famous artist Teejan Bai is celebrated for her substantial contributions to Pandavani, for which she was awarded the Padma Shri in 1987, the Padma Bhushan in 2003, and the prestigious Padma Vibhushan in 2019.

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