Raipur, July 5 -- Padma Vibhushan awardee and legendary Pandavani exponent Teejan Bai, who dedicated more than five decades to preserving and popularising Chhattisgarh's rich folk storytelling tradition, passed away in Raipur on Sunday. She was 72.

According to reports, the legendary folk singer had been undergoing treatment at AIIMS Raipur for the past several weeks after battling prolonged health issues. Her condition reportedly worsened around 3:15 a.m. following which she breathed her last.

The news of her demise was confirmed by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, who paid tribute to the celebrated folk artist and remembered her for taking the cultural heritage of the state to audiences across India and the world.

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