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Bhajans And Surfing: A Karnataka Boy’s Lifestyle

From the age of eight, Shamanth Kumar was destined to be a waterman. Surfing Swami is one of the pioneers of the Indian surfing scene. Having come to India in the 70s, he’s surfed the entire east and west coastline of India. And like his name...

Stand Up Paddling In The Himalayas

The Indian Himalayas are home to some of the roughest conditions in the world, but also some of the most beautiful. Nestled in the high altitudes are numerous rivers and lakes, some visited by tourists, others too difficult to reach. After months of intense planning...

How Surfing Swami founded India’s first Surf Club- Mantra

Jack Hebner is a Swami who surfs! The waves and the internet. Hailing from Jacksonville, USA, Surfing Swami as he is now known has been surfing for more than 50 years. He was lured by the traditional Indian spiritual spirit back in 1972 and that is when the swami got...

Surfing in South India

Just imagine – you are lying on your bed with your head on your pillow dreaming of glassy waves, well formed barrels, long lines, slightly off shore winds with nobody out but you and your friends. Then you wake up and find out – Hey! You’re not...

Murthy Megavan — Fisherman Turned Surfer

Surfing Swami uncovers one of Indian surfing’s poster children.Big stories often have small and humble beginnings. The story of Murthy Megavan, a fisherman turned surfer is indeed one such story. By Surfing Swami on 20 February 2014 in Redbull  © Rammohan...