 Sathya Sai Baba has said that he performs miracles to attract people and then to transform them spiritually, telling his followers "not" to focus on his miracles.He could be seen in person to perform these miracles in the form of materializations of small objects, for example jewelry such as bracelets, rings, watches and especially "vibhuti" (holy ash).He said in a 1976 interview that these trinkets have symbolic value, and offer the owners protection by reminding them of his protecting powers when in danger.