/* --- Color Variables & Root Settings --- */
:root {
    --bg-cream: #FAF6EE; /* Updated soft parchment page background */
    --maroon-primary: #5A0E14;
    --maroon-dark: #3B080C;
    --gold-accent: #C59B27;
    --text-dark: #333333;
    --text-muted: #666666;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --whatsapp-green: #25D366;
    --call-blue: #2575FC;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream); /* Uses updated page background */
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* --- Header & Navigation --- */
header {
    background-color: var(--maroon-primary);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 15px 20px;
}

.logo {
    color: var(--gold-accent);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 25px;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--gold-accent);
}

/* --- Hero Slideshow Section --- */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Fits full image nicely without zooming or cutting off heads */
.slide-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    filter: none !important; /* Removes any direct image filter */
}

/* Completely hides the colored dark red overlay sitting on top of the image */
.slide-overlay {
    display: none !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--gold-accent);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #E0E0E0;
}

/* Slider Arrow Buttons */
.prev-btn, .next-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    padding: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.prev-btn:hover, .next-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-accent);
}

.prev-btn { left: 15px; }
.next-btn { right: 15px; }

/* --- Action Button Banner --- */
.cta-banner {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: -30px auto 40px auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    min-width: 250px;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.cta-btn i {
    font-size: 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cta-btn-text h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cta-btn-text p {
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.btn-book { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A0C0C, #4A0000); }
.btn-whatsapp { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E); }
.btn-call { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6, #1D4ED8); }

/* --- Services Section --- */
.services-section {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--gold-accent);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.section-title {
    color: var(--maroon-primary);
    font-size: 30px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    margin: 8px 0;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.service-card {
    background: #FFFDF9; /* Updated warm cream card background */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.icon-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background-color: var(--gold-accent);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card h3 {
    color: var(--maroon-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
    color: var(--maroon-primary);
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    background: var(--maroon-primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* --- Floating Sticky Icons --- */
.floating-buttons {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.float-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.float-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
.float-book { background-color: var(--maroon-primary); font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; }
.float-wa { background-color: var(--whatsapp-green); }
.float-call { background-color: var(--call-blue); }

/* --- Popup Modal --- */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-card {
    background: var(--white);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 480px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.modal-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--gold-accent);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
}

.modal-card h3 {
    color: var(--maroon-primary);
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.modal-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.btn-consult {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid var(--maroon-primary);
    color: var(--maroon-primary);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-consult:hover {
    background: var(--maroon-primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* --- Footer --- */
footer {
    background: var(--maroon-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slider { height: 380px; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 26px; }
    .hero-subtitle { font-size: 16px; }
    .cta-banner { flex-direction: column; }
    .cta-btn { width: 100%; }
    .nav-links { gap: 12px; font-size: 14px; }
}


/* --- Marquee / Ticker Styles (Left to Right) --- */
.ticker-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--maroon-primary);
    color: var(--gold-accent);
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ticker-content {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Moves text from left to right endlessly */
    animation: scroll-left-to-right 40s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content span {
    padding: 0 80px;
}

/* Keyframes for left-to-right scrolling */
@keyframes scroll-left-to-right {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
}

/* Pause animation on mouse hover */
.ticker-wrapper:hover .ticker-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}


/* --- Redesigned Trust Features Section --- */
.trust-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF6EE 0%, #EFE5CE 100%); /* Updated soft warm banner gradient */
    padding: 60px 20px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 2px dashed rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 2px dashed rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.3);
}

.trust-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.trust-card {
    background: #FFFDF9; /* Updated trust card background */
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(90, 14, 20, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle top gradient accent line inside each card */
.trust-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon-primary), var(--gold-accent));
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Glowing card elevation on hover */
.trust-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--gold-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(90, 14, 20, 0.15);
}

.trust-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Styled Circular Icon Wrapper */
.trust-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
    background: rgba(197, 155, 39, 0.12);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--maroon-primary);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Icon rotation and color pop on hover */
.trust-card:hover .trust-icon {
    background: var(--maroon-primary);
    color: var(--gold-accent);
    border-color: var(--maroon-primary);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.trust-card h4 {
    color: var(--maroon-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.trust-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ALL PUJA SECTION STYLES */
.puja-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.puja-main-title {
    text-align: center;
    color: #800000; /* Deep Red/Maroon */
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.puja-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.puja-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.puja-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.puja-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.puja-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.puja-card-content {
    padding: 15px 20px 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.puja-badge {
    background-color: #800000; /* Deep Maroon Badge */
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.puja-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.read-more-link {
    color: #800000;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.show-all-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.show-all-btn {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.show-all-btn:hover {
    background-color: #5d0000;
}

/* OUR SERVICES AREA STYLES */
.services-area-section {
    padding: 40px 20px;
    background-color: #f8f3e6; /* Matching cream background */
    text-align: center;
}

.services-area-title {
    color: #800000; /* Deep Red / Maroon */
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.location-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.location-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px 30px;
}

.location-item {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #e8dcc8;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.location-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: #800000;
}

.location-item i {
    color: #800000; /* Red pin icon */
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* FOOTER STYLES */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #120502; /* Dark rich maroon-black background */
    color: #e0d0c0;
    padding: 60px 0 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 25px 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Column Common */
.footer-title {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-title-divider {
    color: #c99c47;
    margin: 8px 0 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-title-divider::before,
.footer-title-divider::after {
    content: "";
    height: 1px;
    background: #c99c47;
    width: 30px;
}

.footer-title-divider span {
    margin: 0 8px;
}

/* Col 1: Brand & About */
.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.brand-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
}

.brand-text h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-text span {
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-divider {
    color: #c99c47;
    margin: 15px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-divider::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.3);
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-divider span {
    background: #120502;
    padding: 0 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cccccc;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.highlight-desc {
    color: #f3e5ab;
}

.footer-serve {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #c99c47;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Col 2 & 3: Lists */
.footer-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-list a {
    color: #cccccc;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-list a i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #c99c47;
}

.footer-list a:hover {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

/* Col 4: Social Items */
.social-links-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.social-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Brand Colors for Icons */
.social-item.gmail .icon-circle { background-color: #ea4335; }
.social-item.instagram .icon-circle { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }
.social-item.facebook .icon-circle { background-color: #1877f2; }
.social-item.youtube .icon-circle { background-color: #ff0000; }
.social-item.whatsapp .icon-circle { background-color: #25d366; }
.social-item.phone .icon-circle { background-color: #d4af37; }

/* Footer Bottom Copyright */
.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #000000;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #888888;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Grid for Mobile Devices */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}
/* ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES */

/* Banner Header */
.page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.8), rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.8)), url('img1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 70px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.banner-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #d1d1d1;
}

.banner-content a {
    color: #c99c47;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.banner-content span {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* About Section */
.about-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background-color: #fffdf9;
}

.about-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image-box {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 4px solid #800000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.experience-badge h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.experience-badge p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin: 5px 0 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* About Content */
.sub-heading {
    color: #800000;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.main-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #120502;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-intro {
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.qualifications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.q-card {
    background-color: #f8f3e6;
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 4px solid #800000;
}

.q-card i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #800000;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.q-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #120502;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.q-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #666666;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-whatsapp-about {
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mission-vision-section {
    background-color: #f8f3e6;
    padding: 50px 20px;
}

.mv-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

.mv-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.mv-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.mv-card h3 {
    color: #800000;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mv-card p {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-container,
    .qualifications-grid,
    .mv-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .experience-badge {
        right: 10px;
        bottom: -10px;
    }
}

/* WHY CHOOSE US SECTION STYLES */
.why-choose-us-section {
    padding: 70px 20px;
    background-color: #fffdf9;
    text-align: center;
}

.why-choose-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.why-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: #800000;
}

.why-icon-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    background-color: #f8f3e6;
    border: 2px solid #c99c47;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-icon-box i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #800000;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon-box {
    background-color: #800000;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon-box i {
    color: #f3e5ab;
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #120502;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Grid Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* ANIMATED GALLERY STYLES */
.animated-gallery-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background-color: #fffdf9;
}

.gallery-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

/* Card Container */
.gallery-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Image Wrapper & Zoom Animation */
.gallery-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Overlay & Text Slide-Up Animation */
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.9) 0%, rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 25px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-text {
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.gallery-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.gallery-text h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.gallery-text p {
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
}

/* HOVER EFFECTS */
.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #c99c47; /* Glowing Gold Border */
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.12); /* Smooth Zoom In */
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.95) 0%, rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.4) 70%, transparent 100%);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-text {
    transform: translateY(0); /* Slide Text Up */
}

/* Responsive Grid for Tablets & Phones */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .gallery-img-wrapper {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* FIX FOR UNCROPPED POSTER IMAGES */
.gallery-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    /* 1. Change object-fit to contain OR set height to auto */
    height: auto; 
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; /* Preserves poster proportions */
    background-color: #120502; /* Fills empty space if aspect ratio differs */
}

.gallery-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Change 'cover' to 'contain' so the whole poster fits inside */
    object-fit: contain; 
    object-position: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE STYLES (style.css)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Page Banner Header */
.page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.85), rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.85)), url('img1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 70px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.banner-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #d1d1d1;
}

.banner-content a {
    color: #c99c47;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.banner-content span {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* 2. Categorized Puja Section */
.puja-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.puja-main-title,
.section-title {
    color: #800000;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-desc {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Category Headers */
.puja-category-block {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.category-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #800000;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0e6d2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.category-title i {
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Cards Grid Layout */
.puja-grid,
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

/* Card Styling */
.puja-card,
.service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.puja-card:hover,
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: #800000;
}

.puja-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.puja-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.puja-card:hover .puja-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.puja-card-content {
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.puja-badge {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.puja-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.read-more-link,
.read-more-btn {
    color: #800000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.read-more-link:hover,
.read-more-btn:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Card Container Layout */
.service-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden; /* Clips image edges to match border radius */
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.25);
}

/* Image Box Styling */
.card-image-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    background-color: #1a0508;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .card-image-box img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Inner Text Area */
.card-content {
    padding: 20px 18px 22px 18px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-content h3 {
    color: #4a0c14;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.card-content p {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: #4a0c14;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: #c99c47;
}
/* 4. Modal Popup Styling */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
}

.modal-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 5px solid #800000;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #666666;
}

.modal-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #800000;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.modal-card h3 {
    color: #800000;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.btn-consult {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* 5. Floating Quick Action Buttons */
.floating-buttons {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.float-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.float-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.float-wa { background-color: #25d366; }
.float-call { background-color: var(--call-blue); }

/* 6. Location & Footer Styles */
.services-area-section {
    padding: 40px 20px;
    background-color: #f8f3e6;
    text-align: center;
}

.services-area-title {
    color: #800000;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.location-item {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.location-item i {
    color: #800000;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Main Footer */
.main-footer {
    background-color: #120502;
    color: #e0d0c0;
    padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 25px 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.footer-title {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-title-divider {
    color: #c99c47;
    margin: 8px 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-title-divider::before,
.footer-title-divider::after {
    content: "";
    height: 1px;
    background: #c99c47;
    width: 25px;
}

.footer-title-divider span { margin: 0 6px; }

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.brand-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
}

.brand-text h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.brand-text span {
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-divider {
    color: #c99c47;
    margin: 15px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-divider::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.3);
}

.footer-divider span {
    background: #120502;
    padding: 0 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #cccccc;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.highlight-desc { color: #f3e5ab; }

.footer-serve {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #c99c47;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.footer-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-list li { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.footer-list a {
    color: #cccccc;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-list a i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #c99c47;
}

.footer-list a:hover { color: #f3e5ab; }

.social-links-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.icon-circle {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.social-item.gmail .icon-circle { background-color: #ea4335; }
.social-item.instagram .icon-circle { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }
.social-item.facebook .icon-circle { background-color: #1877f2; }
.social-item.youtube .icon-circle { background-color: #ff0000; }
.social-item.whatsapp .icon-circle { background-color: #25d366; }
.social-item.phone .icon-circle { background-color: #d4af37; }

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #000000;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: #888888;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .puja-grid, .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PERFECT FULL-IMAGE FIT FIX (NO CROPPING)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Category Cards Image Wrapper */
.puja-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px; /* Increased height to accommodate taller posters */
    background-color: #1a0803; /* Deep matching maroon background for empty side-padding */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Force the ENTIRE image to fit inside without cropping */
.puja-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain; /* Guarantees 100% of the image is shown without cutting edges */
    object-position: center;
    padding: 6px; /* Small inner padding so edges don't touch card borders */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover Zoom Effect */
.puja-card:hover .puja-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 2. Top 3-Gallery Section Image Fit Fix */
.gallery-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    background-color: #1a0803;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain; /* Full image visible */
    object-position: center;
    padding: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPLETE PORTFOLIO PAGE STYLES (portfolio.html)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Main Featured Frame Section (img8.jpg) */
.portfolio-page .main-frame-section {
    padding: 50px 20px 30px;
    background-color: #fffdf9;
}

.portfolio-page .main-frame-container {
    max-width: 1050px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-page .main-frame-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.25);
    border: 4px solid #c99c47; /* Gold Frame Border */
    /* Animated Radial Glow Background */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #2e0d04 0%, #120502 85%);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Central Main Image */
.portfolio-page .main-frame-card img {
    max-height: 520px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Sits cleanly above side animations */
}

/* Side Decorative Mandala & Mantra Elements */
.portfolio-page .frame-side-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.portfolio-page .left-deco { left: 5%; }
.portfolio-page .right-deco { right: 5%; }

/* Rotating Glowing Mandala Icon */
.portfolio-page .spinning-mandala {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    color: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35); /* Translucent Gold */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.45));
    animation: spinMandala 22s linear infinite;
}

.portfolio-page .right-deco .spinning-mandala {
    animation-direction: reverse; /* Opposite spin for balance */
}

/* Vertical Sanskrit Mottos on Sides */
.portfolio-page .vedic-motto {
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.65;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: upright;
}

/* Continuous Slow Rotation Animation */
@keyframes spinMandala {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Bottom Frame Caption */
.portfolio-page .main-frame-caption {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.98), rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.8));
    padding: 20px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid #c99c47;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.portfolio-page .main-frame-caption i {
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.portfolio-page .main-frame-caption h2 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.portfolio-page .main-frame-caption p {
    color: #d1d1d1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Stats Counter Section */
.portfolio-page .stats-section {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 45px 20px;
}

.portfolio-page .stats-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-page .stat-box i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portfolio-page .stat-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.portfolio-page .stat-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #f0e6d2;
}

/* 3. Devotee Testimonials Section */
.portfolio-page .testimonial-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background-color: #fffdf9;
}

.portfolio-page .testimonial-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 35px auto 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.portfolio-page .testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-page .stars {
    color: #d97706;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.portfolio-page .testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.portfolio-page .client-name {
    color: #800000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.portfolio-page .client-location {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888888;
}

/* 4. Call to Action Banner */
.portfolio-page .cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.9), rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.9)), url('shivling.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.portfolio-page .cta-content h2 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portfolio-page .cta-content p {
    color: #e0d0c0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.portfolio-page .cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.portfolio-page .btn-cta {
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-page .btn-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.portfolio-page .call-btn { background-color: #800000; color: #ffffff; }
.portfolio-page .wa-btn { background-color: #25d366; color: #ffffff; }

/* 5. Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* Hide side decorations on mobile so main image stays prominent */
    .portfolio-page .frame-side-decoration {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .portfolio-page .main-frame-card img {
        max-height: 360px;
    }
    
    .portfolio-page .main-frame-caption h2 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUTER SIDE ANIMATIONS (For Left & Right White Space)
   ========================================================================== */

.portfolio-page .main-frame-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 20px 40px;
    background-color: #fffdf9;
    overflow: hidden; /* Keeps glowing effects contained */
}

/* Outer Container positioning */
.portfolio-page .outer-side-animation {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 220px;
    height: 400px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.portfolio-page .outer-left { left: 2%; }
.portfolio-page .outer-right { right: 2%; }

/* 1. Soft Ambient Glowing Aura Orb */
.portfolio-page .glowing-orb {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.25) 0%, rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.08) 60%, transparent 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(20px);
    animation: pulseGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* 2. Floating & Pulsing Om Symbol */
.portfolio-page .outer-symbol {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    color: #800000;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.5);
    animation: floatOm 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* 3. Outer Rotating Golden Mandala */
.portfolio-page .outer-mandala {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.3));
    animation: spinOuter 25s linear infinite;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.portfolio-page .outer-right .outer-mandala {
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.85);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.25);
        opacity: 0.9;
    }
}

@keyframes floatOm {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px) scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateY(-18px) scale(1.08);
    }
}

@keyframes spinOuter {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Ensure central frame remains clearly on top */
.portfolio-page .main-frame-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Hide outer animations on smaller screens to prevent overflow */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .portfolio-page .outer-side-animation {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ISOLATED PORTFOLIO PAGE STYLES (Scope: .portfolio-page)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Stats Counter */
.portfolio-page .stats-section {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 45px 20px;
}

.portfolio-page .stats-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-page .stat-box i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portfolio-page .stat-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.portfolio-page .stat-box p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #f0e6d2;
}

/* 2. Portfolio Gallery Grid */
.portfolio-page .portfolio-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    background-color: #1a0803;
    height: 280px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-img-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.92) 0%, rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-info {
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-tag {
    background-color: #c99c47;
    color: #120502;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-info h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-info p {
    color: #d1d1d1;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img-box img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.portfolio-page .portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-info {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* 3. Testimonials Section */
.portfolio-page .testimonial-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background-color: #fffdf9;
}

.portfolio-page .testimonial-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 35px auto 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.portfolio-page .testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-page .stars {
    color: #d97706;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.portfolio-page .testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.portfolio-page .client-name {
    color: #800000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.portfolio-page .client-location {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888888;
}

/* 4. Call to Action Banner */
.portfolio-page .cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.9), rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.9)), url('shivling.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.portfolio-page .cta-content h2 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.portfolio-page .cta-content p {
    color: #e0d0c0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.portfolio-page .cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.portfolio-page .btn-cta {
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-page .btn-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.portfolio-page .call-btn { background-color: #800000; color: #ffffff; }
.portfolio-page .wa-btn { background-color: #25d366; color: #ffffff; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ISOLATED CONTACT PAGE STYLES (contact.html)
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-page .contact-section {
    padding: 60px 5%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-page .contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Contact Details Card */
.contact-page .contact-info-card {
    background-color: #fffdf9;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.contact-page .contact-info-card h2 {
    color: #800000;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-page .info-desc {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-page .info-details-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-page .info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.contact-page .info-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-page .info-text h4 {
    color: #120502;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-page .info-text p,
.contact-page .info-text a {
    color: #444444;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-page .info-text a:hover {
    color: #800000;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Column: Registration Form Card */
.contact-page .contact-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-top: 5px solid #800000;
    border-left: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    border-right: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.contact-page .form-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-page .form-om {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #800000;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-page .form-header h3 {
    color: #800000;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-page .form-header p {
    color: #666666;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.contact-page .booking-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.contact-page .form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.contact-page .form-group label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #120502;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.contact-page .form-group label i {
    color: #c99c47;
}

.contact-page .form-group input,
.contact-page .form-group select,
.contact-page .form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #dcd0c0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #333333;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    background-color: #fefcf9;
}

.contact-page .form-group input:focus,
.contact-page .form-group select:focus,
.contact-page .form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: #800000;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(128, 0, 0, 0.15);
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-page .form-group optgroup {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #800000;
}

.contact-page .btn-submit {
    background-color: #800000;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 14px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.contact-page .btn-submit:hover {
    background-color: #9e0000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-page .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEEDBACK SECTION STYLES (contact.html)
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-page .feedback-section {
    padding: 0 5% 60px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-page .feedback-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-page .feedback-card {
    background: #fffdf9;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-top: 5px solid #c99c47; /* Gold Accent Bar */
    border-left: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    border-right: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0e6d2;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.contact-page .feedback-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.contact-page .feedback-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-page .btn-feedback-submit {
    background-color: #c99c47;
    color: #120502;
}

.contact-page .btn-feedback-submit:hover {
    background-color: #e0b25a;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-page .feedback-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HAMBURGER MENU STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide hamburger button by default on desktop */
.hamburger-menu {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #f3e5ab; /* Gold color */
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger-menu:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar {
        position: relative;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    /* Show the 3-line hamburger button on mobile */
    .hamburger-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Transform nav menu into a dropdown menu */
    .nav-links {
        display: none; /* Hidden by default */
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        background-color: #120502; /* Matching dark Vedic theme */
        border-top: 2px solid #c99c47;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        padding: 15px 0;
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    /* Class added by JavaScript when clicked */
    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        text-align: center;
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        display: block;
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   COMPLETE MOBILE RESPONSIVE FIX (Harmonized with Hamburger Menu)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* 1. Header Layout with Hamburger */
    .navbar {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        padding: 10px 15px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        position: relative !important;
    }

    .navbar .logo {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    /* Hamburger button visible on mobile */
    .hamburger-menu {
        display: block !important;
        color: #f3e5ab !important;
    }

    /* 2. Navigation - hidden by default, opens as dropdown */
    .nav-links {
        display: none !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        background-color: #120502 !important;
        border-top: 2px solid #c99c47 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
        padding: 15px 0 !important;
        z-index: 1000 !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        display: block !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .nav-links li a {
        display: block !important;
        padding: 12px 20px !important;
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        color: #f3e5ab !important;
        background: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
    }

    .nav-links li a:hover,
    .nav-links li a.active {
        background-color: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.2) !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    /* 3. Hero slider sizing */
    .hero-slider,
    .slide {
        min-height: 280px !important;
        height: 320px !important;
    }

.hero-content {
        padding: 55px 10px 20px !important;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 24px !important;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }

    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 13px !important;
    }

    /* 4. Action buttons stack full width */
    .cta-banner {
        margin: 10px auto 30px auto !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .cta-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    /* 5. Floating buttons stay clear of bottom ticker */
    .floating-buttons {
        bottom: 55px !important;
        right: 15px !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
    }

    .floating-buttons a,
    .float-btn {
        width: 46px !important;
        height: 46px !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    /* 6. Section typography */
    .section-title {
        font-size: 24px !important;
    }

    .puja-main-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    }

    .services-area-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    }

    .banner-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }

    /* 7. Grids collapse to single column */
    .services-grid,
    .puja-grid,
    .why-choose-grid,
    .testimonial-grid,
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    /* 8. Contact page form inputs full width */
    .contact-page .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .contact-page .feedback-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .contact-page .contact-info-card,
    .contact-page .contact-form-card,
    .contact-page .feedback-card {
        padding: 25px 20px !important;
    }

    /* 9. About page */
    .about-container,
    .qualifications-grid,
    .mv-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .experience-badge {
        right: 10px !important;
        bottom: -10px !important;
    }

    /* 10. Portfolio frame image */
    .portfolio-page .main-frame-card img {
        max-height: 300px !important;
    }

    /* 11. Footer collapse */
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SAFE CSS-ONLY MICRO-ANIMATIONS (No Layout or Code Changes)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Smooth card lift on hover */
.service-card, 
.contact-info-card, 
.feedback-card,
.portfolio-item {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.service-card:hover, 
.contact-info-card:hover, 
.feedback-card:hover,
.portfolio-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.25) !important;
}

/* 2. Soft button hover animation */
.btn-cta, 
.hero-btn,
.nav-links a {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease !important;
}

.btn-cta:hover, 
.hero-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) !important;
    filter: brightness(1.08) !important;
}

/* 3. Subtle floating action buttons effect */
.floating-buttons a,
.float-btn {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

.floating-buttons a:hover,
.float-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Highlights Grid */
.about-highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 35px 0;
}

.highlight-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--maroon-dark, #5a0e19);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.highlight-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.highlight-card h3 {
    color: var(--maroon-dark, #5a0e19);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.highlight-card p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Stats Container */
.about-stats-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
    background: #1a0508;
    border: 1px solid #c99c47;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 35px 0;
}

.stat-item h2 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
}

.stat-item p {
    color: #e0e0e0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 3. Story Card */
.about-story-card {
    background: #fffdf9;
    border-left: 5px solid #c99c47;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.about-story-card h3 {
    color: var(--maroon-dark, #5a0e19);
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.about-story-card p {
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPLETE SMOOTH VEDIC ANIMATIONS & PAGE TRANSITIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Modern Multi-Page View Transition & Smooth Scroll */
@view-transition {
    navigation: auto;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* 2. Seamless Page Fade-In & Fade-Out Transitions */
/* NOTE: No transform/filter on body is allowed, as it breaks
   position: fixed for the service modal overlay. */
body {
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out;
    animation: fadeInPage 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInPage {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

body.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
}

/* 3. Golden Metallic Shimmer on Brand Name & Taglines */
.logo, 
.hero-main-name, 
.hero-tagline {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c99c47 0%, #ffffff 50%, #c99c47 100%);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: goldShine 5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes goldShine {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

/* 4. Smooth Card Elevation on Hover */
.service-card, 
.highlight-card, 
.contact-info-card, 
.feedback-card,
.portfolio-item {
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.service-card:hover, 
.highlight-card:hover, 
.contact-info-card:hover, 
.feedback-card:hover,
.portfolio-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.28) !important;
}

/* 5. Gentle Pulse on Action Buttons */
@keyframes warmPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.025); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.btn-cta, 
.hero-btn {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover, 
.hero-btn:hover {
    animation: warmPulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
    filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* 6. Floating Action Button Micro-Interactions */
.floating-buttons a, 
.float-btn {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
}

.floating-buttons a:hover, 
.float-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg) !important;
}

/* 7. Active Nav Pills Glow */
.nav-links a.active {
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SACRED FALLING GOLDEN OM (ॐ) ANIMATION
   ========================================================================== */

#flower-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none; /* Never blocks buttons, cards, or slide clicks */
    z-index: 999;
}

.om-symbol {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    color: #d4af37; /* Sacred Vedic Gold */
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif, 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.75;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    animation: fallOm linear forwards;
}

@keyframes fallOm {
    0% {
        top: -8%;
        transform: translateX(0) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    15% {
        opacity: 0.85;
    }
    85% {
        opacity: 0.75;
    }
    100% {
        top: 105vh;
        transform: translateX(60px) rotate(25deg);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO ENHANCEMENT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Filter Buttons */
.portfolio-filter-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 25px 0 35px 0;
}

.filter-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #c99c47;
    color: #4a0c14;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.filter-btn:hover, 
.filter-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c99c47, #a67c2e);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* 2. Portfolio Grid & Cards */
.portfolio-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.portfolio-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.portfolio-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.25);
}

.portfolio-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    background: #1a0508;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.portfolio-img-wrapper img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain; /* Ensures the entire image fits within the box without distortion */
    display: block;
    margin:  auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.portfolio-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(18, 5, 2, 0.85);
    color: #f3e5ab;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.5);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.portfolio-info {
    padding: 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.portfolio-info h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #4a0c14;
}

.portfolio-info p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.portfolio-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #c99c47;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 3. Stats Bar */
.portfolio-stats-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
    gap: 15px;
    background: #1a0508;
    border: 1px solid #c99c47;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 15px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 20px 0 35px 0;
}

.p-stat h3 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.p-stat p {
    color: #e6dac6;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEEDBACK / TESTIMONIAL CARDS STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

.feedback-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 50px;
    margin: 30px 0 40px 0;
}

.feedback-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feedback-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.22);
}

.feedback-stars {
    color: #e6a117; /* Golden Star Color */
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.feedback-text {
    color: #444;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.feedback-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0e6d6;
    padding-top: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a0e19, #801423);
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #c99c47;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-details h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #3b0910;
}

.author-details span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #777;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PUJA SECTION: 3-STEP PROCESS & CLEAN ACTION BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Booking Steps Process --- */
.booking-steps-section {
    margin: 20px 0 45px 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.booking-steps-header .sub-title {
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.booking-steps-header h2 {
    color: #4a0c14;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 6px 0 25px 0;
}

.booking-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.step-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 28px 20px 22px 20px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c99c47, #a67c2e);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.step-card h4 {
    margin: 8px 0 8px 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a0c14;
}

.step-card p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- 2. Meta Tags & Direct Action Buttons --- */
.puja-meta-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 14px 0 18px 0;
}

.meta-tag {
    background: #fff8eb;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.4);
    color: #7a4b08;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 9px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.meta-tag i {
    color: #c99c47;
}

.service-card-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-inquire {
    flex: 1;
    background: #5a0e19;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-inquire:hover {
    background: #7a1423;
}

.btn-puja-wa {
    flex: 1;
    background: #25d366;
    border: 1px solid #20b859;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 9px 12px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-puja-wa:hover {
    background: #1da851;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CENTERED VEDIC FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.puja-faq-section {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 50px auto 40px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    display: block;
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faq-title {
    color: #4a0c14;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: #c99c47;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.18);
}

.faq-question {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4a0c14;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-icon::after {
    content: "+";
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #c99c47;
    line-height: 1;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::after {
    content: "−";
}

.faq-answer {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 12px 0 0 0;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f3ece1;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ONLINE SANKALP BANNER STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.online-sankalp-banner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 40px auto 60px auto;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b060b 0%, #4a0c14 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.6);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sankalp-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.sankalp-icon {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.sankalp-text h3 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sankalp-text p {
    color: #e5d5c0;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-sankalp-wa {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c99c47, #a67c2e);
    color: #1a0508 !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-sankalp-wa:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.5);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .online-sankalp-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .sankalp-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .btn-sankalp-wa {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STANDALONE INTRO SECTION (LIGHT CREAM BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */

.pandit-standalone-intro {
    background-color: #fdfbf7; /* Light elegant cream background */
    padding: 45px 20px 50px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #ebdcc5;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ebdcc5;
    text-align: center;
}

.intro-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sacred-intro-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #c99c47;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pandit-name {
    color: #4a0c14; /* Deep maroon heading */
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pandit-experience {
    color: #a67300;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pandit-bio-text {
    color: #444444;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 auto 32px auto;
    max-width: 820px;
}

/* 3 Quick Action Buttons Container */
.intro-action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.action-btn {
    flex: 1 1 240px;
    max-width: 270px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.action-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-text {
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.btn-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Button 1: Deep Maroon Book Now */
.btn-book-now {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a0e19, #38070e);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.5);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-book-now .btn-icon {
    color: #f3e5ab;
}

/* Button 2: WhatsApp Green */
.btn-wa-now {
    background: #25d366;
    border: 1px solid #20ba5a;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Button 3: Royal Blue Call Us */
.btn-call-now {
    background: #2563eb;
    border: 1px solid #1d4ed8;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.btn-om {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pandit-name {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .action-btn {
        max-width: 100%;
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MIDDLE SCROLLING TICKER (LEFT TO RIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */

.middle-ticker-bar {
    width: 100%;
    background: #4a0c14; /* Vedic Maroon */
    border-top: 2px solid #c99c47; /* Gold Accent */
    border-bottom: 2px solid #c99c47;
    height: 40px;
    line-height: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.ticker-content-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* Moves text from Left to Right */
    animation: scrollLeftToRight 22s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content-track span {
    color: #ffd700; /* Bright Vedic Gold */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-right: 40px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Pause scroll when the user hovers over it */
.middle-ticker-bar:hover .ticker-content-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Left to Right Keyframe Animation */
@keyframes scrollLeftToRight {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOME PAGE: WHY CHOOSE PANDITJI SECTION (Enhanced)
   ========================================================================== */

.why-choose-home-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf9 0%, #fdf8ef 100%);
    padding: 75px 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft decorative gradient wash on the side edges */
.why-choose-home-section::before,
.why-choose-home-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.10) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.why-choose-home-section::before {
    top: -80px;
    left: -100px;
}

.why-choose-home-section::after {
    bottom: -80px;
    right: -100px;
}

.why-choose-home-section .why-choose-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bigger header for homepage */
.why-choose-home-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.why-choose-home-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

/* Card enhancements for home */
.why-choose-home-section .why-card {
    border-top: 4px solid #c99c47;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 35px;
}

.why-choose-home-section .why-card::after {
    content: 'ॐ';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 14px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.18);
    font-weight: 700;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-choose-home-section .why-card:hover {
    border-top-color: #5a0e19;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOME PAGE: HOW OUR SERVICE WORKS SECTION (Enhanced)
   ========================================================================== */

.how-works-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a0c14 0%, #2b060b 100%);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 70px 5%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-top: 3px solid #c99c47;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #c99c47;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Om watermarks */
.how-works-section::before,
.how-works-section::after {
    content: 'ॐ';
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 16rem;
    color: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.06);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    user-select: none;
}

.how-works-section::before {
    top: -40px;
    left: -60px;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.how-works-section::after {
    bottom: -40px;
    right: -60px;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

/* Ensure children sit above watermark */
.how-works-section .booking-steps-header,
.how-works-section .booking-steps-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.how-works-section .booking-steps-header .sub-title {
    color: #d4af37;
}

.how-works-section .booking-steps-header h2 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* White card style on dark maroon background */
.how-works-section .step-card {
    background: #fffdf9;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.6);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 34px 20px 26px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.how-works-section .step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #d4af37;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Gold badge remains */
.how-works-section .step-badge {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.55);
}

/* New larger central icon */
.step-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 6px auto 14px auto;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a0e19 0%, #2b060b 100%);
    border: 2px solid #c99c47;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(90, 14, 25, 0.35);
}

.how-works-section .step-card:hover .step-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c99c47, #a67c2e);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #c99c47;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.45);
}

.how-works-section .step-card h4 {
    color: #4a0c14;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.how-works-section .step-card p {
    color: #555555;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mobile Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-choose-home-section {
        padding: 55px 15px;
    }

    .why-choose-home-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .how-works-section .booking-steps-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .how-works-section::before,
    .how-works-section::after {
        font-size: 10rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT DEVOTEES SAY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.devotees-say-section {
    padding: 70px 5%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.devotees-say-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.devotees-say-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.devotee-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.35);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.devotee-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #c99c47;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.2);
}

/* Decorative Om symbol in corner */
.devotee-card::before {
    content: 'ॐ';
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 16px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.18);
    font-weight: 700;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.devotee-stars {
    color: #e6a117;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.devotee-text {
    color: #444444;
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.devotee-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0e6d6;
    padding-top: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.devotee-avatar {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5a0e19, #801423);
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid #c99c47;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.devotee-details {
    text-align: left;
}

.devotee-details h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #3b0910;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.devotee-details span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #888888;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEED HELP CARD SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.need-help-section {
    padding: 25px 5% 50px;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.need-help-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b060b 0%, #5a0e19 100%);
    border: 2px solid #c99c47;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative Om in corner */
.need-help-card::before {
    content: 'ॐ';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -30px;
    font-size: 9rem;
    color: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.07);
    font-weight: 700;
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.need-help-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background: rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid #c99c47;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: #f3e5ab;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.3);
}

.need-help-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
}

.need-help-text h2 {
    color: #f3e5ab;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.need-help-text p {
    color: #e5d5c0;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.need-help-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.need-help-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.need-help-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 156, 71, 0.4);
}

.btn-call-help {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-book-puja {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c99c47, #a67c2e);
    color: #1a0508;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .devotees-say-section {
        padding: 55px 15px;
    }

    .devotees-say-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .need-help-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 24px 20px;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .need-help-text h2 {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .need-help-actions {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .need-help-btn {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}