Bharathanjali Trust was created in 2001 with the object of serving the cause of classical fine arts. As a part of its activities, on the birthday of Swami Sri Sathya Sai Baba (23rd November), the Trust honors and awards titles to talented artistes.

The awardees for 2008 are: A. Lakshman ( dancer, guru), Priya Murle (dancer), .Zakir Hussain dancer), Madhuvanthi Arun (dancer, organiser), the.Bhushans (gurus & performers),.Sreeletha Vinod (dancer), S. Shivakumar ( dancer) and Gayathri Balagurunathan (dancer).

The award presentation function is on 23.11.2008 (Sunday) 5.30 p.m at Sri Maha Swamigal Auditorium - Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, Chennai.
Alarmel Valli and Natarajan (former Director, Doordarshan) will be the guests of honour.

This Trust is managed by dance guru Anitha Guha.