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{{Short description|Indian artist}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shanti Devi Paswan
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1958|03|04|df=y}}
| birth_place = Laheriyaganj, Bihar, India
| occupation = Indian Mithila Folk Artist
| known_for = Godna style of Mithila painting
| spouse = Shivan Paswan
| mother = kaushalya Devi
| father = Ramchandra Paswan
| awards = Padma Shri
| website =
}}

'''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=26 January 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816161957/https://www.oneindia.com/india/padma-awards-2023-nitish-kumar-congratulates-bihar-recipients-gen-3735611.html |archive-date=16 August 2024 |access-date=17 September 2024 |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=15 August 2024 |title='An Artist has no Caste': 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825183747/https://www.outlookindia.com/national/an-artist-has-no-caste-chinki-sinha-in-conversation-with-madhubani-artistshantidevi |archive-date=25 August 2024 |access-date=16 August 2024 |website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |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=25 January 2024 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214235621/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-announces-padma-awards-heres-the-list-of-winners/articleshow/107153438.cms |archive-date=14 February 2024 |access-date=16 August 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Early life and career ==
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=26 January 2024 |title=Three Bihar artists awarded Padma Shri |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/three-bihar-artists-awarded-padma-shri-854054 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208055657/https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/three-bihar-artists-awarded-padma-shri-854054 |archive-date=8 February 2024 |access-date=17 August 2024 |website=[[The Hans India]] |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, her paintings were featured at the [[G20]] meeting in [[New Delhi]], India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joy |first=Shemin |date=25 January 2024 |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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816162038/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 |archive-date=16 August 2024 |access-date=17 August 2024 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Awards and honours ==
In 1979–80, she received the State Award from the [[Government of Bihar]] for her contributions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Smt. Shanti Devi |url=https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/CitationsForTickets/2024/202496.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917233202/https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/CitationsForTickets/2024/202496.pdf |archive-date=17 September 2024 |access-date=17 September 2024 |website=[[Padma Shri]] |publisher=[[Orders, decorations, and medals of India#Padma awards|Padma Awards]]}}</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=25 January 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 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128040341/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/padma-awards-announced-indias-first-female-elephant-mahout-gets-padma-shri-101706198675326.html |archive-date=28 January 2024 |access-date=17 September 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/CitationsForTickets/2024/202496.pdf Shanti Devi] on Padma Awards
{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Art|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Artists from Bihar]]
[[Category:Indian women painters]]
[[Category:1958 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in arts]]

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