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  • Sathya Sai Baba was known for his miracles, and those devoted to him often found a sacred ash called vibhuti on their altars.

    Mariana Caplan, Ph.D.: Reflections On The Death Of Sathya Sai Baba: Discernment Is A Lifelong Process Ph.D. Mariana Caplan 2011

  • Sathya Sai Baba was known for his miracles, and those devoted to him often found a sacred ash called vibhuti on their altars.

    Mariana Caplan, Ph.D.: Reflections On The Death Of Sathya Sai Baba: Discernment Is A Lifelong Process Ph.D. Mariana Caplan 2011

  • The product of the homa is called vibhuti, or "sacred ash."

    Sara Elizabeth Ivanhoe: Fire and Ice(land) 2010

  • His worshippers wear on their foreheads his sign traced with wet ashes, the ashes being called vibhuti, or purified substance, and the sign consisting of three horizontal parallel lines between the eyebrows.

    From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan 1861

  • He was said to perform miracles, conjuring jewellery, Rolex watches and "vibhuti" - a sacred ash that his followers applied to their foreheads - from his halo of wild, frizzy hair.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed AIJAZ RAHI 2011

  • He was said to perform miracles, conjuring jewellery, Rolex watches and "vibhuti" - a sacred ash that his followers applied to their foreheads - from his halo of wild, frizzy hair.

    Thestar.com - Home Page AIJAZ RAHI 2011

  • The guru was said to perform miracles, conjuring jewelry, Rolex watches and "vibhuti" - a sacred ash that his followers applied to their foreheads - from his hair.

    The Guardian World News 2011

  • He was said to perform miracles, conjuring rings, watches and "vibhuti" - a sacred ash that his followers applied on their foreheads - from his overgrown and unkempt Afro-style hair.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • The guru was said to perform miracles, conjuring jewelry, Rolex watches and "vibhuti" - a sacred ash that his followers applied to their foreheads - from his hair.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • He was said to perform miracles, conjuring rings, watches and "vibhuti" - a sacred ash that his followers applied on their foreheads - from his overgrown and unkempt Afro-style hair.

    Breaking News: CBS News 2011

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