 Sathya Sai Baba's materialisations of "vibhuti" (holy ash) and other small objects such as rings, necklaces, and watches were a source of controversy for the agnostics and non believers.Some have analyzed them as being mere sleights of hand, while his followers have considered them as signs of his divinity.Reports of faith healings have been attributed to Sathya Sai Baba by his followers.