Case file · Apparition / miracle
Sathya Sai Baba's materialisations
From 1940, when he declared himself the reincarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi, Sathya Sai Baba of Puttaparthi was said to materialise sacred ash, rings and watches for millions of followers.
1940 CE · 14.17, 77.81 · status: claim
The sceptical view
Magicians and rationalists showed the feats could be done by sleight of hand, and a 1992 video appeared to show a palmed necklace. The BBC documentary 'The Secret Swami' (2004) raised abuse allegations.