Padma Shri Jodhaiya Bai Baiga – A World-Renowned Artist of Baiga Painting

16-Mar-2026

This picture shows the renowned Baiga artist from Madhya Pradesh, Padma Shri Jodhaiya Bai Baiga, who is wearing a brown and white printed saree. The pink blouse she wears adds a sense of grace and simplicity to her personality. The many traditional bangles adorning her hands and the lines of experience visible on her face tell the story of her struggles and her rich cultural heritage. In her eyes, one can see deep confidence and an unwavering love for her roots.

Jodhaiya Bai was a world-famous Baiga painter from the small village Lodha in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh. She stepped into the world of painting after the age of 70. Through her art, she brought nature, animals, birds, and the folk deities of Baiga culture to life on canvas. Exhibitions of her paintings have been held in major cities such as Italy, France, and Milan. For her extraordinary contribution to the field of art, the Government of India honored her with the Padma Shri in 2023, and earlier she was also awarded the Nari Shakti Puraskar.