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By Padma Radhe Devi Dasi  

Fifty years ago, there was no ISKCON temple in Perth, Australia. Srila Prabhupada was originally scheduled to visit Melbourne for its temple inauguration. However, due to construction delays, the GBC arranged a short retreat for him in Perth. His 10-day stay from May 6 to 12, 1975, became a defining moment in the history of ISKCON in Western Australia.

By Srila Prabhupada’s divine mercy, Krishna consciousness took root in Perth, and the temple has flourished ever since

Perth, Australia — April 2025:

With hearts full of gratitude and spirits lifted in devotion, over one hundred devotees from across Perth gathered for the fourth annual Bhakti Vriksha Camp, organised by ISKCON Perth, held from April 19 to 21, 2025, at the scenic Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp in Perth Hills. The retreat marked another profound milestone in the community’s shared spiritual journey.

The event was guided by His Grace Gokuleswar Prabhu, whose insights, compassion, and wisdom infused