Osho Ashram in Pune - some Tripadvisor reviews

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The reviews are widely staggered between high and low, with some lower-scoring reviewers suggesting the higher ratings have been posted by Osho followers, but we'll take a peer through some of the best available.

A recurring theme of the reviews is the costly nature of the commune.

According to several reviews, visitors are forced to buy maroon clothing, and one went as far as to say "if they could charge you for air, they would".

"If you cannot afford this place or you think that that being spiritual is love compassion and all that nonsense KEEP AWAY," one miffed user writes.

Another user warned to "visit at your own risk".

"...they make you feel extremely awkward at every step you take there: you must BUY overpriced marron and white robes to circulate in there, if you want to use the swimming pool, there's an extra charge, and you can't leave the swimming pool and come back on the same day without paying again, and you must also buy marrom swim wear. The main meditation auditorium is heavily air-conditioned, but you can't bring your own jacket, towels or blankets inside: you must BUY the appropriate colour in the boutique. The meditations itself are interesting, but the people seem a bit brainwashed. The general energy I felt there was more towards desperation and robotic, rather than peaceful and loving. i couldnt wait to get out of there. Visit at your own risk."