/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RVD MATRIMONIAL — PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM
   Professional, Elegant, Culturally Rich
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ─── DESIGN TOKENS ──────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Primary — Rich Black & Charcoal */
  --maroon-50: #F5F5F5;
  --maroon-100: #E5E5E5;
  --maroon-200: #D4D4D4;
  --maroon: #1A1A1A;
  --maroon-dark: #111111;
  --maroon-deep: #0A0A0A;

  /* Gold — Premium Accent */
  --gold-50: #FBF7EC;
  --gold-100: #F5ECD3;
  --gold-200: #E8D48B;
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-dark: #A88B3D;
  --gold-deep: #8A7030;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --cream: #FFFDF8;
  --cream-100: #FDF8F0;
  --cream-200: #F5EDE0;
  --gray-50: #FAFAFA;
  --gray-100: #F5F5F5;
  --gray-200: #E8E8E8;
  --gray-300: #D4D4D4;
  --gray-400: #A3A3A3;
  --gray-500: #737373;
  --gray-600: #525252;
  --gray-700: #404040;
  --gray-800: #262626;
  --gray-900: #171717;
  --gray-950: #0A0A0A;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-cursive: 'Great Vibes', cursive;
  --font-elegant: 'Libre Baskerville', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-number: 'DM Sans', 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-py: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px);
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-wide: 1400px;

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  --shadow-maroon: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);

  /* Motion */
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --duration: 0.4s;

  /* Radius */
  --r-sm: 8px;
  --r-md: 14px;
  --r-lg: 22px;
  --r-xl: 32px;
  --r-full: 9999px;
}

/* ─── RESET ──────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(16px, 4vw, 32px);
}

.desktop-only { display: inline; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .desktop-only { display: none; } }


/* ─── UTILITY ────────────────────────────────────── */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-maroon { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.italic { font-style: italic; }
.cursive { font-family: var(--font-cursive); font-weight: 400; }


/* ─── GLOBAL ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────── */

/* Gold shimmer on cursive headings */
.section-title .cursive {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-200), var(--gold-dark));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: goldShimmer 4s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes goldShimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* Button arrow slide on hover */
.btn i.fa-arrow-right {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover i.fa-arrow-right {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Section tag fade-in line grow */
.section-tag::before,
.section-tag::after {
  transition: width 0.6s var(--ease);
  width: 0;
}

[data-aos].aos-animate .section-tag::before,
[data-aos].aos-animate .section-tag::after {
  width: 36px;
}

/* Image hover lift everywhere */
.blog-card:hover,
.testimonial-card:hover,
.timeline-card:hover,
.service-card-inner:hover {
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

/* Smooth counter number color pulse */
@keyframes numberGlow {
  0%, 100% { text-shadow: none; }
  50% { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.2); }
}

.stat-number {
  animation: numberGlow 3s ease infinite;
}

/* Icon spin on service card hover */
.service-card-inner:hover .service-icon i {
  animation: iconPop 0.5s var(--ease-spring);
}

@keyframes iconPop {
  0% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
  40% { transform: scale(1.2) rotate(-8deg); }
  100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
}

/* Blog card image ken burns */
.blog-img img {
  animation: kenBurns 20s ease infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes kenBurns {
  0% { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1%, -1%); }
}

/* Gold underline grow on section titles */
.section-title {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

[data-aos].aos-animate .section-title::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}


/* ─── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98); }

.btn-sm { padding: 10px 24px; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.btn-md { padding: 14px 32px; font-size: 0.9375rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-xl { padding: 18px 42px; font-size: 1.0625rem; }

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-200) 50%, var(--gold) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}

.btn-maroon {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gray-800);
}
.btn-maroon:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-glass {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}


/* ─── READING PROGRESS ───────────────────────────── */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--gold), var(--maroon));
  z-index: 10000;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}


/* ─── TOP BAR ────────────────────────────────────── */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  padding: 8px 0;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.top-bar.hidden { transform: translateY(-100%); }

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.top-bar-left i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.top-bar-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  margin: 0 6px;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.top-bar-right a {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.top-bar-right a:hover { color: var(--gold); }


/* ─── HEADER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 33px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  padding: 6px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Center logo — bigger and prominent */
.logo {
  order: 2;
  margin: 0 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 72px;
  width: auto;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
}

.scrolled .logo-img { height: 54px; }

.scrolled .main-nav .nav-list {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.nav-left { order: 1; }
.nav-right { order: 3; }

/* Glassmorphism nav container */
.main-nav .nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  padding: 5px 6px;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gray-900);
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

.header-actions {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  order: 4;
}

.header-actions .btn-gold {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 10px;
  z-index: 1005;
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  touch-action: manipulation;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 6px); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -6px); }

/* Mobile Nav Panel */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: #0A0A0A;
  padding: 100px 28px 40px;
  transition: right 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 1003;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

.mobile-nav.open { right: 0; }

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
}

.mobile-nav-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.mobile-nav-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 16px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.mobile-nav-list li a::after {
  content: '\f105';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.mobile-nav-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.mobile-nav-list li a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  margin-top: 32px;
  width: 100%;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.nav-overlay.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}


/* ─── HERO ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
  /* Static fallback — shown if JS/canvas fails */
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #2a0815 0%, #4a1530 30%, #3d1028 60%, #1a0610 100%);
}

.hero-romance-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.70) 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 30%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50) 50%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) 75%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 100%
    );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 140px 0 100px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  color: var(--gold-200);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: dotPulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title .cursive {
  font-size: 1.2em;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-title-line {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hero-title-line.accent {
  font-size: 0.88em;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.divider-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.divider-text {
  font-family: var(--font-cursive);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  color: var(--gold-200);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.6vw, 1.125rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.mouse {
  width: 26px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 8px;
}

.wheel {
  width: 3px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
  animation: scrollWheel 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
  0% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
}

.scroll-indicator span {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* ─── STATS BAR ──────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -36px;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 22px 16px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}

.stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 22%;
  height: 56%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
}

.stat-card-bg,
.stat-shine { display: none; }

.stat-icon-ring {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon-ring {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.14);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-value {
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-number);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline;
}

.stat-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-number);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: inline;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}


/* ─── SECTION HEADERS ────────────────────────────── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 50px;
}

.section-tag::before,
.section-tag::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.section-tag::before { left: 0; }
.section-tag::after { right: 0; }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ─── ABOUT / FOUNDER ────────────────────────────── */
.about-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.founder-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.frame-border {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.founder-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.founder-img-wrap:hover .founder-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.founder-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.exp-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-number);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.exp-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Content */
.about-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-role {
  font-family: var(--font-elegant);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.about-quote {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-quote i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-elegant);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-values {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 28px 0 36px;
}

.value-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.value-item i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}


/* ─── VIDEO SECTION ──────────────────────────────── */
.video-section {
  position: relative;
}

.video-parallax {
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.42) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58) 100%
  );
}

.video-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.video-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.video-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.video-play-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.video-play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}

.video-play-btn i {
  margin-left: 4px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.play-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ripple 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes ripple {
  0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.video-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 300;
}


/* ─── JOURNEY / TIMELINE ─────────────────────────── */
.journey-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(170deg, #FFFDF8 0%, #FFF9EE 40%, #FDF5E6 70%, #FFFDF8 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.025;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 5 C25 5 20 10 20 16 C20 26 30 35 30 35 C30 35 40 26 40 16 C40 10 35 5 30 5Z' fill='%23C9A84C'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), var(--maroon), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0.6;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 0 50% 60px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-item.right {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0 0 60px 50%;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 30px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--white), var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.timeline-dot.gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--white), 0 0 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  margin: 0 40px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
  max-width: 420px;
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.timeline-card.highlight {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.timeline-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.timeline-card:hover .timeline-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.timeline-year-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-family: var(--font-number);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.timeline-year-badge.gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.timeline-content {
  padding: 24px;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ─── IMAGE MARQUEE ──────────────────────────────── */
.marquee-section {
  padding: 40px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gray-900);
  position: relative;
}

/* Fade edges */
.marquee-section::before,
.marquee-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 120px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-section::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gray-900), transparent);
}

.marquee-section::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--gray-900), transparent);
}

/* Center floating text */
.marquee-overlay-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.7);
  padding: 14px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.marquee-overlay-text .cursive {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-track {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.marquee-track:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee-left {
  animation: marqueeLeft 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-right {
  animation: marqueeRight 30s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 260px;
  height: 170px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.marquee-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.marquee-item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.marquee-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(30%) brightness(0.85);
  transition: all 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.marquee-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

@keyframes marqueeLeft {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marqueeRight {
  0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}


/* ─── SERVICES ───────────────────────────────────── */
.services-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating background dots */
.services-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.03;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='40' height='40' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='20' cy='20' r='1' fill='%23C9A84C'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.service-card {
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.service-card-inner {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

/* Animated top border */
.service-card-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-200), var(--gold-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

/* Sweep shine */
.service-card-inner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(201,168,76,0.04), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-15deg);
  transition: left 0.8s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card-inner:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

.service-card-inner:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card-inner:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Pulsing ring behind icon */
.service-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.service-card-inner:hover .service-icon::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  animation: serviceRing 1.5s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes serviceRing {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

.service-glow { display: none; }

.service-card-inner:hover .service-icon {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  border-color: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.service-card-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.service-card-inner:hover h3 {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.service-card-inner p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.75;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.service-card-inner:hover p {
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.service-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-number);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-100);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.service-card-inner:hover .service-number {
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}


/* ─── PARALLAX QUOTE ─────────────────────────────── */
.quote-section { position: relative; }

.quote-parallax {
  min-height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.quote-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(1px);
}

.quote-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 0;
  max-width: 750px;
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.quote-content blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-cursive);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.quote-divider {
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.divider-diamond {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}


/* ─── TESTIMONIALS ───────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative corner images */
.testimonials-section::before,
.testimonials-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.12;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  background-image: url('2026/04/acf7eab196a5a3405e002c2a9ff46c83-e1775016503504.jpg');
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

.testimonials-section::after {
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  background-image: url('2026/04/authentic-indian-bride-groom-s-hands-holding-together-traditional-wedding-attire-scaled-e1775016570207.jpg');
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
}

/* Extra decorative elements via nested pseudo on container */
.testimonials-section .section-header,
.testimonials-section .testimonials-carousel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle pattern + scattered rings */
.testimonials-section .container {
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-section .container::before,
.testimonials-section .container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonials-section .container::before {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  top: 40px;
  right: -40px;
}

.testimonials-section .container::after {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: -30px;
}

/* Floating icons */
.testi-deco {
  position: absolute;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-deco-1 {
  top: 15%;
  right: 8%;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  animation: testiFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.testi-deco-2 {
  bottom: 18%;
  left: 5%;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  animation: testiFloat 8s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}

.testi-deco-3 {
  top: 60%;
  right: 4%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  animation: testiFloat 5s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
}

.testi-deco-4 {
  top: 25%;
  left: 10%;
  font-size: 1rem;
  animation: testiFloat 7s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes testiFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(8deg); }
}

.testimonials-carousel {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Carousel controls */
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.carousel-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.carousel-arrow:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}
.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top gold line — reveals on hover */
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-200), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

/* Background glow on hover */
.testimonial-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Stars animate in sequentially */
.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
}

.testimonial-stars i {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0) rotate(-30deg);
  animation: starPop 0.4s var(--ease-spring) forwards;
}

.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.9s; }
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 1.05s; }
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 1.2s; }

@keyframes starPop {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0) rotate(-30deg); }
  60% { transform: scale(1.3) rotate(5deg); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-quote-icon {
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 300;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-100);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,168,76,0);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-avatar {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.testimonial-bottom strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-bottom strong {
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

.testimonial-bottom span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-bottom span {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}


/* ─── BLOG ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.blog-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.blog-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 24px;
}

.blog-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.1875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-content p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.blog-link i { font-size: 0.75rem; transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease); }
.blog-link:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.blog-link:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }


/* ─── CTA SECTION ────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section { position: relative; }

.cta-bg {
  min-height: 550px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.60) 0%,
    rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.48) 60%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%
  );
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.cta-left {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.cta-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--gold-200);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.cta-trust {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-trust span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cta-trust i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}


/* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #1a1508 30%, #2a2010 50%, #1a1508 70%, #0a0a0a 100%);
}

/* CTA Strip */
.footer-cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.02) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  padding: 36px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.footer-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-cta-text .cursive {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.footer-cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  border-color: var(--white);
}

/* Main Footer */
.footer-main {
  padding: 64px 0 48px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 0.8fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}

/* Column headings */
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.footer-col ul li a i {
  font-size: 0.45rem;
  color: rgba(201,168,76,0.5);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover i {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Contact cards */
.footer-contact-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.04);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.625rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.contact-card span,
.contact-card a {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.footer-bottom .fa-heart {
  color: #EF4444;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}


/* ─── FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS ────────────────────── */
.floating-actions {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 900;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.fab-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Tooltip */
.fab-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.fab-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border: 5px solid transparent;
  border-left-color: var(--gray-900);
}

.fab-btn:hover .fab-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Pulse ring */
.fab-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fabPulse 2.5s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes fabPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* WhatsApp */
.fab-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
  animation: fabFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fab-whatsapp .fab-pulse { border-color: #25D366; }

.fab-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
}

/* Call */
.fab-call {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  animation: fabFloat 3s ease-in-out 0.5s infinite;
}

.fab-call .fab-pulse { border-color: var(--gold); }

.fab-call:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201,168,76,0.4);
}

/* Back to top */
.fab-top {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-900);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.8);
}

.fab-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.fab-top:hover {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gray-900);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1);
}

/* Floating animation */
@keyframes fabFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}


/* ─── COMMUNITIES WE SERVE ───────────────────────── */

.communities-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.communities-bg-accent {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 100%, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.communities-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.025;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='0.8' fill='%23C9A84C'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}

.communities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.community-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease);
  cursor: default;
}

/* Animated gold top-border on hover */
.community-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-200), var(--gold-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

/* Soft glow behind card on hover */
.community-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(201,168,76,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.community-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 8px 30px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

.community-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.community-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Highlight card — "All Hindus" */
.community-card--highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--gold-50) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

.community-card--highlight::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Icon wrapper */
.community-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease);
  position: relative;
}

.community-icon-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.08);
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.community-card:hover .community-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}

.community-card:hover .community-icon-wrap::before {
  inset: -6px;
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}

/* SVG icon */
.community-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transition: color 0.45s var(--ease);
}

.community-card:hover .community-icon {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Text */
.community-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: color 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.community-card:hover .community-name {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.community-desc {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (1024px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-grid {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 32px;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .stats-grid { max-width: 100%; }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }

  .about-visual {
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .timeline-line { left: 30px; }

  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item.right {
    padding: 0 0 48px 80px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    left: 30px;
  }

  .timeline-card {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  .communities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }

  /* testimonial card widths set by JS */

  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .blog-card:nth-child(3) { display: none; }

  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (768px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Top bar */
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .site-header { top: 0; }

  /* Header — stack center logo */
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .header-actions { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: flex; }

  .logo { order: 1; margin: 0; }
  .header-inner { justify-content: space-between; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-content { padding: 120px 0 80px; }
  .scroll-indicator { display: none; }

  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-bar { margin-top: -28px; }
  .stats-grid { flex-wrap: wrap; border-radius: var(--r-md); }
  .stat-card { flex: 1 1 45%; padding: 18px 12px; }
  .stat-card:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .stat-icon-ring { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }

  /* About */
  .about-values { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .founder-exp-badge {
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
  }
  .exp-number { font-size: 2rem; }

  /* Video */
  .video-parallax {
    min-height: 400px;
  }
  .video-play-btn { width: 70px; height: 70px; font-size: 1.25rem; }

  /* Timeline */
  .timeline-line { left: 20px; }
  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item.right { padding: 0 0 36px 56px; }
  .timeline-dot {
    left: 20px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
  .timeline-img { height: 160px; }

  /* Marquee */
  .marquee-item { width: 200px; height: 130px; }
  .marquee-section { padding: 24px 0; }
  .marquee-overlay-text .cursive { font-size: 1.5rem; }

  /* Services */
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Communities */
  .communities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
  .community-card { padding: 24px 18px 22px; }
  .community-icon-wrap { width: 56px; height: 56px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .community-icon { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
  .community-name { font-size: 1.05rem; }

  /* Quote */
  .quote-parallax {
    min-height: 350px;
  }

  /* testimonial card widths set by JS */

  /* Blog */
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-card:nth-child(3) { display: flex; }
  .blog-card:nth-child(2),
  .blog-card:nth-child(3) { display: none; }

  /* CTA */
  /* cta responsive */
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .cta-trust {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-cta-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-cta-actions { width: 100%; }
  .footer-cta-actions .btn { flex: 1; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Floats */
  .floating-actions { bottom: 20px; right: 20px; gap: 10px; }
  .fab-btn { width: 46px; height: 46px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .fab-top { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.75rem; }
  .fab-tooltip { display: none; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — SMALL MOBILE (480px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.6rem; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
  .hero-badge { font-size: 0.6875rem; padding: 8px 16px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
  .divider-text { font-size: 1rem; }

  .communities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .community-card { padding: 20px 14px 18px; }
  .community-desc { font-size: 0.75rem; }
  /* "All Hindus" spans full width on small screens */
  .community-card--highlight { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

  .service-card-inner { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 28px; }
  .timeline-content { padding: 18px; }
  .timeline-content h3 { font-size: 1.0625rem; }
}

/* ─── VINTAGE B&W EFFECT (1979-era images) ───────── */
.img-vintage {
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(1.1) brightness(0.95);
  transition: filter 0.5s ease;
}
.img-vintage:hover {
  filter: grayscale(40%) contrast(1.05) brightness(1);
}