[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] Shanti Devi, born in Laheriaganj in the Madhubani district, started her journey in Mithila painting, facing challenges due to her Dalit background.
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.
[6] In 2024, Shanti Devi received the Padma Shri from the Government of India for her contributions to the Godna style of Mithila painting.