She was Baiga and lived in Lorha village, in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh.

[2] She used to earn money by selling compost, firewood, and nuts from the forest.

[1] Her artistic style has been compared to that of Jangarh Singh Shyam, who was Gond.

[5] Subsequently, she was awarded the Padma Shri in Arts by the Government of India in 2023.

[6] Baiga died following a prolonged illness in Lorha, Umaria district, on 15 December 2024, at the age of 86.