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{{Short description|Indian artist}}
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| birth_date = 4 March 1958
| birth_date = 4 March 1958
| birth_place =Laheriaganj, Bihar, India
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| known_for = Godna style of Mithila painting
| occupation = Indian Mithila Folk Artist
| known_for = Godna style of Mithila painting
| awards = State Award, Government of Bihar (1979-80), National Award, Government of India
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| spouse = Shivan Paswan
| mother = kaushalya Devi
| father = Ramchandra Paswan
| awards = Padma Shri
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'''Shanti Devi Paswan''' is an Indian artist from [[Bihar]], known for her work in the Godna style of [[Madhubani art|Mithila painting]]. She is a member of the Dusadh caste, a community traditionally associated with this region. Godna painting, originally rooted in tattooing practices, has been adapted by Shanti Devi into a recognized form of Mithila painting. Her work has been exhibited in several countries, including the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-15 |title=“An Artist has no Caste&quot;: Chinki Sinha in conversation with Madhubani artist Shanti Devi |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/an-artist-has-no-caste-chinki-sinha-in-conversation-with-madhubani-artistshantidevi |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>
'''Shanti Devi Paswan''' is an Indian artist from [[Bihar]], known for her work in the Godna style of [[Madhubani art|Mithila painting]]. She belongs to the Dusadh caste, a community traditionally associated with this region. Shanti has adapted Godna painting, which has its origins in tattooing practices, into a notable form of Mithila art.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kripa |first=Krishna |date=January 26, 2024 |title=Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Congratulates Padma Awardees from the State |url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/padma-awards-2023-nitish-kumar-congratulates-bihar-recipients-gen-3735611.html |work=Oneindia}}</ref> Her work has been showcased internationally, including in the United States, Japan, Denmark, Malaysia, Germany and Hong Kong.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-15 |title=“An Artist has no Caste&quot;: Chinki Sinha in conversation with Madhubani artist Shanti Devi |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/national/an-artist-has-no-caste-chinki-sinha-in-conversation-with-madhubani-artistshantidevi |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>


In January 2024, Shanti was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian honor, for her contributions in Godna painting.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-25 |title=Padma Awards 2024: These unsung heroes will receive Padma honours |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-announces-padma-awards-heres-the-list-of-winners/articleshow/107153438.cms |access-date=2024-08-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
In January 2024, Shanti was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian honor, for her contributions in Godna painting.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-25 |title=Padma Awards 2024: These unsung heroes will receive Padma honours |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-announces-padma-awards-heres-the-list-of-winners/articleshow/107153438.cms |access-date=2024-08-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


== Early Life and Background ==
== Early Life and career ==
Shanti Devi was born in Laheriaganj, a village in the Madhubani district. Her community has a longstanding association with the practice of tattooing, which influenced her adoption, which influenced her adoption and adaptation of the Godna style into paintings on paper and canvas. This style is characterized by geometric patterns, motifs, and symbols that reflect the cultural heritage of the Mithila region.
Shanti Devi, born in Laheriaganj in the [[Madhubani district]], started her journey in [[Madhubani art|Mithila painting]], facing challenges due to her [[Dalit|Dalit background]]. She played a role in developing the Godna style.


Together with her husband, Shivan Paswan, Shanti Devi has trained over 20,000 artists in the Godna style, contributing to the preservation of this traditional art form.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-01-26 |title=Three Bihar artists awarded Padma Shri |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/three-bihar-artists-awarded-padma-shri-854054 |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, her paintings were featured at the [[G20]] meeting in [[New Delhi]], India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joy |first=Shemin |title=105-yr-old Krishna Leela singer, India's first woman mahout among 34 'unsung & unique heroes' chosen for Padma Shri |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/105-yr-old-krishna-leela-singer-indias-first-woman-mahout-among-34-unsung-unique-heroes-chosen-for-padma-shri-2865204 |access-date=2024-08-17 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>
== Career ==
Shanti Devi began her artistic career in Mithila painting, initially encountering difficulties due to her Dalit background. She collaborated with other artists to develop the Godna style, which incorporates traditional Mithila elements with expressive devices, metaphors, and symbols.


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== Awards and honours ==
Shanti Devi, along with her husband Shivan Paswan, has been involved in training artists in the Godna style. Together, they have trained over 20,000 individuals, helping to sustain this traditional art form.
In 1979-80, she received the State Award from the [[Government of Bihar]] for her contributions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SHANTI DEVI - padmaawards.gov.in |url=https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/CitationsForTickets/2024/202496.pdf |website=padmaawards.gov.in}}</ref>


In 2024, Shanti Devi received the [[Padma Shri]] from the [[Government of India]] for her contributions to the Godna style of Mithila painting.<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 25, 2024 |title=Padma awards announced; India's first female elephant mahout gets Padma Shri |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/padma-awards-announced-indias-first-female-elephant-mahout-gets-padma-shri-101706198675326.html |work=Hindustantimes}}</ref>
Shanti Devi's work has been exhibited in several countries, including the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong. In 2023, Shanti Devi's paintings were included in the G20 meeting held in New Delhi, India.

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== Awards and achievements ==
In 1979-80, she received the State Award from the Government of Bihar for her contributions. Her art was further promoted by Upendra Maharathi and gained international attention, including support from American enthusiast Raymond Lee Boens, who produced a documentary about her life.

In 1984, the Government of India awarded Shanti Devi the National Award for her contributions the Godna style of Mithila painting.


== References ==
== References ==
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https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/three-bihar-artists-awarded-padma-shri-854054

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/padma-awards-announced-indias-first-female-elephant-mahout-gets-padma-shri-101706198675326.html


== External links ==
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* [https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/CitationsForTickets/2024/202496.pdf Shanti Devi] on Padma Awards


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Revision as of 07:03, 12 September 2024

Shanti Devi Paswan
Born4 March 1958
Laheriyaganj, Bihar, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationIndian Mithila Folk Artist
Known forGodna style of Mithila painting
SpouseShivan Paswan
Parents
  • Ramchandra Paswan (father)
  • kaushalya Devi (mother)
AwardsPadma Shri

Shanti Devi Paswan is an Indian artist from Bihar, known for her work in the Godna style of Mithila painting. She belongs to the Dusadh caste, a community traditionally associated with this region. Shanti has adapted Godna painting, which has its origins in tattooing practices, into a notable form of Mithila art.[1] Her work has been showcased internationally, including in the United States, Japan, Denmark, Malaysia, Germany and Hong Kong.[2]

In January 2024, Shanti was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, for her contributions in Godna painting.[3]

Early Life and career

Shanti Devi, born in Laheriaganj in the Madhubani district, started her journey in Mithila painting, facing challenges due to her Dalit background. She played a role in developing the Godna style.

Together with her husband, Shivan Paswan, Shanti Devi has trained over 20,000 artists in the Godna style, contributing to the preservation of this traditional art form.[4] In 2023, her paintings were featured at the G20 meeting in New Delhi, India.[5]

Awards and honours

In 1979-80, she received the State Award from the Government of Bihar for her contributions.[6]

In 2024, Shanti Devi received the Padma Shri from the Government of India for her contributions to the Godna style of Mithila painting.[7]

References

  1. ^ Kripa, Krishna (January 26, 2024). "Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Congratulates Padma Awardees from the State". Oneindia.
  2. ^ ""An Artist has no Caste": Chinki Sinha in conversation with Madhubani artist Shanti Devi". Outlook India. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  3. ^ "Padma Awards 2024: These unsung heroes will receive Padma honours". The Times of India. 2024-01-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
  4. ^ "Three Bihar artists awarded Padma Shri". www.thehansindia.com. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  5. ^ Joy, Shemin. "105-yr-old Krishna Leela singer, India's first woman mahout among 34 'unsung & unique heroes' chosen for Padma Shri". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-17.
  6. ^ "SHANTI DEVI - padmaawards.gov.in" (PDF). padmaawards.gov.in.
  7. ^ "Padma awards announced; India's first female elephant mahout gets Padma Shri". Hindustantimes. January 25, 2024.
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