Pandiram Mandavi of Bastar receives Padma Shri Award, CM Sai Extends greetings

Raipur, May 27

Pandiram Mandavi, a resident of Bastar region, has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award for the year 2025 by the President of India Droupadi Murmu.

He has received this honor in recognition of his remarkable and outstanding contributions in the field of tribal musical instrument making and woodcraft artistry.

Shri Mandavi’s dedicated efforts in preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the traditional Gond and Muria communities have not only brought the art of Bastar to a national platform but have also become a source of inspiration for future generations.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated Shri Mandavi and stated that this honor is a proud symbol of Chhattisgarh’s tribal talent and cultural richness. He said that artists like Shri Mandavi have proven through their dedication that the art of our land can shine on the global stage. This Padma Shri recognition is a significant milestone in bringing national pride to the folk traditions, craftsmanship, and cultural consciousness of Bastar.