*{
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    box-sizing:border-box;
}

html{
    scroll-behavior:smooth;

    scroll-padding-top:120px;
}

body{
    font-family:'Segoe UI',sans-serif;

    background:#f6f1e8;

    color:#2f2f2f;

    overflow-x:hidden;
}

/* HEADER */

header{

    position:sticky;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;

    z-index:1000;

    background:rgba(237,242,234,0.94);

    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);

    border-bottom:
        1px solid rgba(120,110,90,0.08);

    box-shadow:
        0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

/* CONTAINER */

.header-container{

    max-width:1250px;

    margin:auto;

    padding:10px 24px;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:space-between;

    gap:30px;
}

/* LEFT SIDE */

.header-left{

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:14px;
}

/* LOGO */

.logo{

    width:68px;

    height:auto;

    object-fit:contain;
}

/* BRAND TEXT */

.brand-text h1{

    font-size:26px;

    color:#2f3a2f;

    margin-bottom:2px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.brand-text p{

    font-size:13px;

    color:#6a6a6a;

    line-height:1.4;
}

/* NAVIGATION */

nav{

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:22px;

    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

nav a{

    color:#4d5b4d;

    text-decoration:none;

    font-weight:600;

    font-size:14px;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

nav a:hover{

    color:#1b5e20;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:900px){

    .header-container{

        flex-direction:column;

        gap:14px;

        text-align:center;
    }

    .header-left{

        flex-direction:column;
    }

    nav{

        justify-content:center;

        gap:14px;
    }

    .brand-text h1{

        font-size:24px;
    }

    .brand-text p{

        font-size:12px;
    }

    .logo{

        width:62px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
========================= */

.announcement-bar{

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            #d8cbb8,
            #e7ddd0
        );

    overflow:hidden;

    padding:12px 0;

    border-top:
        1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.04);

    border-bottom:
        1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.04);

    position:relative;
}

/* TRACK */

.announcement-track{

    display:flex;

    width:max-content;

    animation:
        marqueeScroll 38s linear infinite;
}

/* CONTENT */

.announcement-content{

    white-space:nowrap;

    color:#4e463d;

    font-weight:600;

    letter-spacing:.2px;

    padding-right:120px;

    flex-shrink:0;
}

/* SMOOTH INFINITE SCROLL */

@keyframes marqueeScroll{

    from{
        transform:translateX(0);
    }

    to{
        transform:translateX(-100%);
    }
}


/* HERO */

#home{

    scroll-margin-top:140px;
}
.premium-hero{

    position:relative;

    min-height:100vh;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;

    padding:80px 20px;

    background:
        url('../images/samskaarahero1.png');

    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    background-repeat:no-repeat;

    overflow:hidden;
}

/* DARK OVERLAY */

.hero-overlay{

    position:absolute;
    inset:0;

    background:
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(0,0,0,.68) 0%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.45) 35%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.15) 70%,
            rgba(0,0,0,.05) 100%
        );

    z-index:1;
}

/* CONTENT */

.hero-wrapper{

    position:relative;
    z-index:2;

    max-width:1200px;
    width:100%;

    margin:auto;
}

.hero-text{

    max-width:620px;

    color:white;
}

.hero-text h1{

    font-size:68px;
    line-height:1.08;

    margin-bottom:24px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;

    text-shadow:
        0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

.hero-text p{

    font-size:20px;
    line-height:1.9;

    margin-bottom:34px;

    color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}

.hero-buttons{

    display:flex;
    gap:18px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.hero-btn{

    padding:15px 30px;

    border-radius:50px;

    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.hero-btn:hover{

    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

.primary{

    background:#fcfaf6;
    color:#1b5e20;
}

.secondary{

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    color:white;

    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:900px){

    .premium-hero{

        min-height:90vh;

        background-position:center;
    }

    .hero-text{

        text-align:center;
        margin:auto;
    }

    .hero-buttons{

        justify-content:center;
    }

    .hero-text h1{

        font-size:46px;
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .hero-text h1{

        font-size:36px;
    }

    .hero-text p{

        font-size:16px;
    }
}

.hero-text h1{
    font-size:64px;
    line-height:1.1;
    margin-bottom:24px;
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.hero-text p{
    font-size:18px;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

.hero-buttons{
    display:flex;
    gap:18px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.hero-btn{
    padding:14px 28px;
    border-radius:50px;
    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:600;
}

.primary{
    background:#fcfaf6;
    color:#1b5e20;
}

.secondary{
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    color:white;
}

/* HERO CARD */

.hero-card{
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);

    border-radius:24px;

    padding:35px;
}

.hero-card h3{
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.hero-points{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:20px;
}

.hero-point{
    display:flex;
    gap:15px;
}

.hero-icon{
    width:52px;
    height:52px;

    border-radius:14px;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    font-size:24px;
}

/* SECTIONS */

.premium-section{
    padding:90px 20px;
}

.light-bg{
    background:#fcfaf6;
}

.section-heading{
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:45px;
    position:relative;
}

/* TITLE */
.section-heading h2{
    font-size:40px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:0.5px;

    display:inline-block;

    color:#2f2f2f; /* your actual site tone (not purple-heavy) */

    position:relative;
    padding:0 18px;
}

/* SIMPLE ACCENT LINE (matches your orange CTA system) */
.section-heading h2::after{
    content:"";
    display:block;
    width:85px;
    height:3px;
    margin:12px auto 0;

    border-radius:10px;

    background:linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #ff9800,
        #ffb300,
        #ff6f00
    );

    box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(255,152,0,0.25);
}

/* SUBTEXT */
.section-heading p{
    font-size:17px;
    max-width:820px;
    margin:16px auto 0;
    line-height:1.7;

    color:#5a5a5a;
}

/* GRID */

.premium-grid{
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:auto;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:28px;
}

/* CARD */

.premium-card{
    background:#fffaf4;
    border-radius:22px;

    padding:35px 28px;
    text-align:center;

    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);

    transition:.3s;
}

.premium-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-8px);
}

/*
.premium-icon{
    width:90px;
    height:90px;

    margin:auto auto 20px;

    border-radius:24px;

    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1b5e20,#43a047);

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    font-size:40px;
    color:white;
}*/

/* BASE ICON */
.premium-icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin:0 auto 20px;
    font-size:28px;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

/* ================= SAMSKAARA ================= */

/* Sacred Sprouts */
.program-link.sprout .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d4f5dc,#b8e7c5);
    color:#2f7a4d;
}

/* Explorers */
.program-link.explorer .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d9ecff,#b9dbff);
    color:#2f5f9f;
}

/* Leaders Lab */
.program-link.leader .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ffe7c2,#ffd29b);
    color:#b36a00;
}

/* CEO */
.program-link.ceo .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#efe1ff,#d9c2ff);
    color:#6d42a8;
}

/* ================= GARBHA ================= */

/* Dhyanam */
.program-link.dhyanam .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#e4f7f2,#c8ede3);
    color:#2c7a6b;
}

/* Matrutvam */
.program-link.matrutvam .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ffdce8,#ffc2d6);
    color:#b54874;
}

/* Paripoornam */
.program-link.paripoornam .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f1efd7,#e4dfb5);
    color:#8a7a1f;
}

/* hover */
.premium-card:hover .premium-icon{
    transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.06);
}

.premium-card h3{
    margin-bottom:12px;
}


/* ================= BENEFITS COLORS ================= */

/* Respectful & Grounded */
.benefit.grounded .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d4f5dc,#b8e7c5);
    color:#2f7a4d;
}

/* Confident Expression */
.benefit.expression .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d9ecff,#b9dbff);
    color:#2f5f9f;
}

/* Academic Readiness */
.benefit.learning .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#ffe7c2,#ffd29b);
    color:#b36a00;
}

/* Holistic Growth */
.benefit.holistic .premium-icon{
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#efe1ff,#d9c2ff);
    color:#6d42a8;
}

/* hover effect */
.premium-card:hover .premium-icon{
    transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.06);
}

/* STATS */

.highlight-strip{
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:auto;

    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1b5e20,#43a047);

    border-radius:28px;

    padding:45px;

    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);

    gap:20px;

    text-align:center;
    color:white;
}

.highlight-strip h3{
    font-size:38px;
}

/* GALLERY */

.gallery-grid{
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;

    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;

    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;

    padding: 10px 16px;

    scrollbar-width: none;

    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.gallery-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{
    display: none;
}

.gallery-grid img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    object-fit: cover;

    border-radius: 18px;
}

/* CTA */

.premium-cta{
    padding:100px 20px;
}

.cta-box{
    max-width:950px;
    margin:auto;

    background:#fffaf2;

    border-radius:30px;

    padding:65px 40px;

    text-align:center;

    box-shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.cta-box h2{
    font-size:44px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.contact-info{
    margin:25px 0;
}

.green-btn{
    background:#1b5e20;
    color:white;
}



/* FOOTER */

.site-footer{

    background:
        #ede4d7;

    color:#4e463d;

    text-align:center;

    padding:38px 20px;

    border-top:
        1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

.site-footer p{
    color:#6a6258;
}

/* SOCIAL ICONS */

.social-links img{

    width:28px;

    opacity:.82;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.social-links img:hover{

    opacity:1;

    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* WHATSAPP */

.whatsapp-float{
    position:fixed;
    right:20px;
    bottom:20px;

    background:#25D366;
    color:white;

    padding:14px 18px;

    border-radius:50px;

    text-decoration:none;
    font-weight:bold;

    z-index:2000;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:900px){

    .hero-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .hero-text{
        text-align:center;
    }

    .hero-buttons{
        justify-content:center;
    }

    .hero-text h1{
        font-size:46px;
    }

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

@media(max-width:768px){

    .hero-text h1{
        font-size:36px;
    }

    .section-heading h2{
        font-size:30px;
    }

    .cta-box h2{
        font-size:32px;
    }

    .highlight-strip{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    nav{
        gap:10px;
    }

    nav a{
        font-size:12px;
    }
}

/* STORY SECTION */

.story-block{
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:0 auto 90px auto;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:60px;
}

.story-block.reverse{
    flex-direction:row-reverse;
}

.story-image{

    flex:.8;

    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
}

.story-image img{

    width:85%;
    max-width:380px;

    border-radius:24px;

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.10);

    transition:.35s ease;

    object-fit:cover;
}

.story-image img:hover{
    transform:scale(1.02);
}

.story-text{
    flex:1;
}

.story-text h3{
    font-size:32px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    color:#1b5e20;
    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.story-text p{
    font-size:17px;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:#555;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.story-list{
    padding-left:20px;
    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.story-list li{
    margin-bottom:12px;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#444;
}

.impact-heading{
    margin-top:40px;
}

.story-purpose{
    margin-top:90px;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:900px){

    .story-block,
    .story-block.reverse{
        flex-direction:column;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .story-text h3{
        font-size:28px;
    }

    .story-list{
        text-align:left;
    }
}


/* PROGRAMS */

.program-category{
    margin-top:90px;
}

.small-heading{
    margin-bottom:40px;
}

.program-link{
    text-decoration:none;
    color:inherit;
    display:block;
}

.quick-btn{
    margin-top:18px;

    display:inline-block;

    padding:8px 16px;

    border-radius:30px;

    background:#1b5e20;
    color:white;

    font-size:13px;
    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.quick-btn:hover{
    background:#145a18;
}

/* MODAL */

.modal-overlay{
    position:fixed;
    inset:0;

    background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);

    display:none;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    z-index:9999;
}

.modal{
    background:#fffaf4;

    width:90%;
    max-width:450px;

    border-radius:24px;

    padding:30px;

    position:relative;

    text-align:center;

    animation:modalFade .3s ease;
}

@keyframes modalFade{

    from{
        opacity:0;
        transform:translateY(20px);
    }

    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:translateY(0);
    }
}

.modal h3{
    color:#1b5e20;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    font-size:28px;
}

.modal p{
    color:#555;
    line-height:1.8;
}

.close-btn{
    position:absolute;
    top:14px;
    right:18px;

    font-size:24px;
    cursor:pointer;

    color:#444;
}


/* =========================
   GALLERY SECTION
========================= */

.gallery-card {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 280px;
    background: #fffaf4;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
	max-width: 85vw;
	scroll-snap-align: start;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

/*.gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;         
    object-fit: cover;

   
    object-position: center top;

    border-radius: 12px;
}*/

.gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;

    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;   /* or 1 / 1 if you prefer square */

    object-fit: cover;

    object-position: center;

    border-radius: 12px;
}

.gallery-card-content {
    padding: 18px;
}

.gallery-card-content h3 {
    color: #1b5e20;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.gallery-card-content p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* SLIDER */

.slider-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.scroll-gallery {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 10px;
    width: 100%;

    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.scroll-gallery::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* BUTTON */

.slider-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;

    background: #1b5e20;
    color: white;

    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 22px;

    flex-shrink: 0;

    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: #145a18;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* MOBILE */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .gallery-card {
        width: 220px;
    }

    .gallery-card img {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .slider-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   BLOG SECTION
========================= */

.blogs-wrapper {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

/* FEATURED */

.featured-blog {
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
        #1b5e20,
        #43a047);

    border-radius: 30px;

    padding: 60px;

    color: white;

    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.featured-blog::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

    top: -120px;
    right: -80px;
}

.featured-blog-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-tag {
    display: inline-block;

    padding: 8px 18px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16);

    border-radius: 50px;

    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;

    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.featured-blog h3 {
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;

    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.featured-blog p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.9;

    max-width: 800px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

/* BLOG POINTS */

.blog-points {
    margin-top: 35px;

    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
}

.blog-point {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

    padding: 12px 18px;

    border-radius: 50px;

    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;

    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* BLOG GRID */

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));

    gap: 30px;
}

/* BLOG CARD */

.blog-card {
    background: #fffaf4;

    border-radius: 24px;

    padding: 35px 30px;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);

    transition: 0.35s ease;

    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

.blog-icon {
    width: 78px;
    height: 78px;

    border-radius: 22px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
        #1b5e20,
        #43a047);

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 34px;

    color: white;

    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.blog-card h3 {
    font-size: 24px;

    margin-bottom: 14px;

    color: #1b5e20;
}

.blog-card p {
    color: #666;

    line-height: 1.8;

    font-size: 15px;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .featured-blog {
        padding: 40px 28px;
    }

    .featured-blog h3 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .featured-blog p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog-card {
        padding: 30px 24px;
    }
}


/* =========================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
========================= */

.testimonial-hero {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: auto auto 60px auto;

    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
        #1b5e20,
        #43a047);

    border-radius: 34px;

    padding: 70px 60px;

    color: white;

    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-hero::before {
    content: "";

    position: absolute;

    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,0.08);

    top: -120px;
    right: -100px;
}

.testimonial-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* QUOTE ICON */

.quote-icon {
    width: 78px;
    height: 78px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,0.14);

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: bold;

    margin-bottom: 25px;

    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* TEXT */

.testimonial-hero h3 {
    font-size: 42px;

    margin-bottom: 18px;

    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.testimonial-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;

    line-height: 1.9;

    max-width: 820px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
}

.testimonial-coming {
    display: inline-block;

    margin-top: 28px;

    padding: 12px 22px;

    border-radius: 50px;

    background:
        rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;

    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}


/* SCROLLABLE TESTIMONIALS */

.testimonial-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;

    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;

    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;

    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;

    padding: 10px 12px;

    margin: 0 auto;

    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;

    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.testimonial-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* CARD WIDTH */

.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
    max-width: 85vw;

    scroll-snap-align: center;

    background: #fffaf4;
    border-radius: 26px;

    padding: 24px 18px;

    text-align: center;

    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);

    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
}

/* AVATAR */

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;

    margin: auto auto 22px auto;

    border-radius: 24px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
        #1b5e20,
        #43a047);

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    color: white;

    font-size: 38px;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(67,160,71,0.24);
}

/* TEXT */

.testimonial-card h4 {
    color: #1b5e20;

    font-size: 22px;

    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
    color: #666;

    line-height: 1.8;

    font-size: 15px;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .testimonial-grid {
        padding: 10px 10px;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 88%;
        max-width: 88vw;
    }

    .testimonial-hero {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-hero h3 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .testimonial-hero p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
	
	.slider-container {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
		position: relative;
    }
}

/* HERO IMAGE */
.hero-image{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
}

.hero-image img{
    width:82%;
    max-width:420px;

    border-radius:30px;

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.20);

    object-fit:cover;

    margin:auto;
    display:block;

    transform:translateY(-10px);
}

/* CTA ACTIONS */

.cta-actions{

    margin-top:30px;

    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    gap:18px;

    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

/* CTA BUTTONS */

.cta-box .hero-btn{

    min-width:210px;

    text-align:center;

    padding:15px 28px;

    border-radius:50px;

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.3s ease;

    backdrop-filter:none;
}

/* PRIMARY */

.cta-box .primary{

    background:#1b5e20;

    color:white;

    border:none;
}

/* SECONDARY */

.cta-box .secondary{

    background:transparent;

    color:#1b5e20;

    border:1.5px solid #1b5e20;
}

/* HOVER */

.cta-box .hero-btn:hover{

    transform:translateY(-3px);

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* COMMUNITY BUTTON */

.community-btn{

    background:#f4c542;

    color:#1b1b1b;

    border:none;

    font-weight:700;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(244,197,66,.28);
}

.community-btn:hover{

    background:#e8b92f;

    transform:translateY(-3px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 30px rgba(244,197,66,.35);
}

/* =========================
   ABOUT + VISION SECTION
========================= */

.about-vision-section{

    background:#f8f3ea;
}

/* CONCERN STRIP */

.concern-strip{

    padding:80px 20px 60px;
}

.concern-grid{

    max-width:1200px;

    margin:50px auto 0;

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(auto-fit,minmax(180px,1fr));

    gap:24px;
}

.concern-card{

    background:#fffaf4;

    border-radius:24px;

    padding:28px 20px;

    text-align:center;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.concern-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-6px);
}

/*.concern-icon{

    font-size:38px;

    margin-bottom:16px;
}*/

.concern-icon{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    margin:0 auto 20px;

    font-size:28px;

    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

    transition:all 0.3s ease;
}

.concern-card:nth-child(1) .concern-icon{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4f5dc,#b8e7c5);
    color:#2f7a4d;
}

.concern-card:nth-child(2) .concern-icon{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#efe1ff,#d9c2ff);
    color:#6d42a8;
}

.concern-card:nth-child(3) .concern-icon{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff1c9,#ffe29a);
    color:#b8860b;
}

.concern-card:nth-child(4) .concern-icon{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d9ecff,#b9dbff);
    color:#2f5f9f;
}

.concern-card:nth-child(5) .concern-icon{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#ffdce8,#ffc2d6);
    color:#b54874;
}

.concern-card:hover .concern-icon{
    transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
}

.concern-card p{

    color:#5a554d;

    line-height:1.7;

    font-size:15px;

    font-weight:500;
}

/* VISION */

.vision-wrapper{

    max-width:1300px;

    margin:auto;

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;

    align-items:center;

    background:#efe3d0;

    overflow:hidden;

    border-radius:34px;

    margin-top:40px;
}

/* IMAGE */

.vision-image img{

    width:100%;

    height:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

    display:block;
}

/* CONTENT */

.vision-content{

    padding:70px 60px;
}

.vision-block{

    margin-bottom:45px;
}

.vision-block h2{

    font-size:42px;

    color:#3e3328;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.vision-block p{

    color:#5c534a;

    line-height:2;

    font-size:17px;
}

/* LIST */

.vision-list{

    list-style:none;

    padding:0;
}

.vision-list li{

    margin-bottom:16px;

    color:#5c534a;

    font-size:16px;

    line-height:1.8;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:900px){

    .vision-wrapper{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .vision-content{

        padding:45px 30px;
    }

    .vision-block h2{

        font-size:32px;
    }

    .concern-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media(max-width:600px){

    .concern-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .vision-block h2{

        font-size:28px;
    }
}


/* =========================
   FOUNDER STORY SECTION
========================= */

.founder-story-section{

    padding:100px 20px;

    background:#fcfaf6;
}

.founder-wrapper{

    max-width:1250px;

    margin:auto;

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;

    gap:70px;

    align-items:center;
}

/* IMAGE */

.founder-image{

    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
}

.founder-image img{

    width:100%;
    max-width:460px;

    border-radius:32px;

    object-fit:cover;

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.10);

    transition:.35s ease;
}

.founder-image img:hover{

    transform:translateY(-6px);
}

/* CONTENT */

.founder-content h2{

    font-size:48px;

    color:#2f3a2f;

    margin-bottom:24px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.founder-content p{

    font-size:17px;

    line-height:2;

    color:#5a554d;

    margin-bottom:18px;
}

/* TAG */

.founder-tag{

    display:inline-block;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    padding:10px 20px;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:#e7ddd0;

    color:#4d453d;

    font-size:13px;

    font-weight:700;

    letter-spacing:.4px;
}

/* HIGHLIGHTS */

.founder-highlights{

    margin-top:35px;

    display:flex;

    flex-wrap:wrap;

    gap:16px;
}

.founder-point{

    background:#fff;

    padding:14px 20px;

    border-radius:50px;

    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

    font-size:14px;

    font-weight:600;

    color:#3f3a34;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:900px){

    .founder-wrapper{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

        gap:40px;
    }

    .founder-content{

        text-align:center;
    }

    .founder-content h2{

        font-size:36px;
    }

    .founder-highlights{

        justify-content:center;
    }
}

@media(max-width:600px){

    .founder-content h2{

        font-size:30px;
    }

    .founder-content p{

        font-size:15px;
    }

    .founder-point{

        width:100%;

        text-align:center;
    }
}

/* =========================
   FOUNDER READ MORE BUTTON
========================= */

.founder-image{

    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
}

.founder-read-btn{

    margin-top:24px;

    padding:14px 30px;

    border:none;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
        #1b5e20,
        #43a047);

    color:white;

    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:600;

    cursor:pointer;

    transition:.3s ease;

    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(67,160,71,.24);
}

.founder-read-btn:hover{

    transform:translateY(-3px);

    box-shadow:
        0 14px 30px rgba(67,160,71,.32);
}

/* =========================
   FOUNDER MODAL
========================= */

.founder-modal-overlay{

    position:fixed;

    inset:0;

    background:rgba(0,0,0,.65);

    display:none;

    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    z-index:9999;
}

.founder-modal{

    width:90%;
    max-width:650px;

    background:#fffaf4;

    border-radius:30px;

    padding:45px;

    position:relative;

    animation:founderFade .3s ease;

    box-shadow:
        0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}

@keyframes founderFade{

    from{
        opacity:0;
        transform:translateY(20px);
    }

    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:translateY(0);
    }
}

.founder-modal h3{

    font-size:34px;

    color:#1b5e20;

    margin-bottom:22px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.founder-modal p{

    color:#5a554d;

    line-height:2;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    font-size:16px;
}

.founder-close-btn{

    position:absolute;

    top:18px;
    right:24px;

    font-size:30px;

    cursor:pointer;

    color:#444;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .founder-modal{

        padding:35px 24px;
    }

    .founder-modal h3{

        font-size:28px;
    }

    .founder-modal p{

        font-size:15px;
    }
}


/* SCROLLABLE MODAL */

.founder-modal{

    width:90%;
    max-width:720px;

    max-height:85vh;

    overflow:hidden;
}

/* SCROLL AREA */

.founder-modal-scroll{

    max-height:65vh;

    overflow-y:auto;

    padding-right:10px;
}

/* CUSTOM SCROLLBAR */

.founder-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{

    width:8px;
}

.founder-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{

    background:#c8b9a5;

    border-radius:20px;
}

/* TEXT */

.founder-modal-scroll p{

    margin-bottom:18px;

    line-height:2;

    color:#5a554d;
}

/* EXPAND BUTTON */

.expand-story-btn{

    margin-top:15px;

    padding:12px 24px;

    border:none;

    border-radius:50px;

    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
        #1b5e20,
        #43a047);

    color:white;

    font-size:14px;

    font-weight:600;

    cursor:pointer;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.expand-story-btn:hover{

    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* FULL STORY */

.full-story-content{

    display:none;

    margin-top:30px;

    padding-top:25px;

    border-top:
        1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

/* LIST */

.founder-story-list{

    padding-left:20px;

    margin:20px 0;
}

.founder-story-list li{

    margin-bottom:14px;

    line-height:1.8;

    color:#5a554d;
}


/* FOOTER LINKS */

.footer-links{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:center;

    align-items:center;

    flex-wrap:wrap;

    gap:14px;

    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.footer-links a{

    font-size:12px;

    color:#6a6258;

    text-decoration:none;

    transition:.3s ease;

    opacity:.85;
}

.footer-links a:hover{

    color:#1b5e20;

    opacity:1;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .footer-links{

        gap:10px;
    }

    .footer-links a{

        font-size:11px;

        line-height:1.6;
    }
}


/* SCROLLABLE PROGRAM MODAL */


.modal{

    width:90%;
    max-width:520px;

    max-height:85vh;

    overflow:visible;

    display:flex;

    flex-direction:column;

    position:relative;

    padding-top:60px;
}



/* SCROLL AREA */

#modalText{

    overflow-y:auto;

    max-height:60vh;

    padding-right:10px;

    margin-top:10px;
}

/* CUSTOM SCROLLBAR */

#modalText::-webkit-scrollbar{

    width:8px;
}

#modalText::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{

    background:#cbbca8;

    border-radius:20px;
}

/* BETTER TEXT SPACING */

#modalText p{

    line-height:1.9;

    margin-bottom:16px;
}

#modalText ul{

    padding-left:20px;

    margin:16px 0;
}

#modalText li{

    margin-bottom:12px;

    line-height:1.8;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .modal{

        max-height:88vh;

        padding:24px;
    }

    #modalText{

        max-height:65vh;
    }
}


/* FIX CLOSE BUTTON */

.modal{

    position:relative;

    padding-top:60px;
}


.close-btn{

    position:absolute;

    top:14px;
    right:16px;

    width:40px;
    height:40px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#f3ece1;

    color:#333;

    font-size:28px;

    cursor:pointer;

    z-index:100000;

    user-select:none;
}



.close-btn:hover{

    background:#e7ddd0;

    transform:rotate(90deg);
}

/* =========================
   TEACHER BUTTON
========================= */

.teacher-btn{

    margin-top:18px;

    display:inline-block;

    padding:10px 18px;

    border-radius:40px;

    background:#1b5e20;

    color:white;

    font-size:13px;

    font-weight:600;

    cursor:pointer;

    transition:.3s ease;
}

.teacher-btn:hover{

    background:#145a18;

    transform:translateY(-2px);
}

/* =========================
   TEACHER MODAL
========================= */

.teacher-modal-overlay{

    position:fixed;

    inset:0;

    background:rgba(0,0,0,.68);

    display:none;

    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    z-index:99999;
}

.teacher-modal{

    width:90%;
    max-width:650px;

    background:#fffaf4;

    border-radius:30px;

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;
}

/* SCROLL */

.teacher-modal-scroll{

    max-height:85vh;

    overflow-y:auto;

    padding:40px;
}

/* IMAGE */

.teacher-modal-image{

    width:140px;
    height:140px;

    border-radius:50%;

    object-fit:cover;

    display:block;

    margin:0 auto 24px auto;
}

/* TITLE */

.teacher-modal h2{

    text-align:center;

    font-size:36px;

    color:#1b5e20;

    margin-bottom:10px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

.teacher-modal-role{

    display:block;

    text-align:center;

    margin-bottom:24px;

    color:#666;

    font-weight:600;
}

/* CONTENT */

#teacherModalText p{

    line-height:2;

    margin-bottom:18px;

    color:#5a554d;
}

/* CLOSE */

.teacher-close-btn{

    position:absolute;

    top:16px;
    right:18px;

    width:42px;
    height:42px;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#efe3d0;

    font-size:28px;

    cursor:pointer;

    z-index:99999;
}

/* SCROLLBAR */

.teacher-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{

    width:8px;
}

.teacher-modal-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{

    background:#ccb79d;

    border-radius:20px;
}


/* ANUSHA IMAGE FIX */

.gallery-card img[src*="teacher2.jpeg"]{

    object-position:center top;
}

/* Veena Amma IMAGE FIX */

.gallery-card img[src*="teacher1.jpeg"]{

    object-position:center top;
}



/* =========================
   SCHOOLS PAGE
========================= */

.schools-hero{
    background: url('../images/schoolhero.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: top center;
}

/* SCHOOLS CTA */

.schools-hero .hero-text{

    max-width:720px;
}


/* =========================
   SCHOOL SHOWCASE
========================= */

.schools-grid{

    max-width:1200px;

    margin:auto;

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:
        repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));

    gap:30px;
}

/* CARD */

.school-card{

    background:#fffaf4;

    border-radius:28px;

    padding:40px 30px;

    text-align:center;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.06);

    transition:.35s ease;
}

.school-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-8px);

    box-shadow:
        0 18px 42px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

/* LOGO */

.school-logo{

    width:110px;

    height:110px;

    object-fit:contain;

    margin:auto auto 24px auto;

    display:block;
}

/* TITLE */

.school-card h3{

    font-size:28px;

    color:#1b5e20;

    margin-bottom:10px;

    font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
}

/* LOCATION */

.school-location{

    display:block;

    margin-bottom:22px;

    color:#8a7f72;

    font-size:14px;

    font-weight:600;

    letter-spacing:.3px;
}

/* TEXT */

.school-card p{

    color:#5a554d;

    line-height:1.9;

    font-size:16px;

    font-style:italic;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .school-card{

        padding:34px 24px;
    }

    .school-card h3{

        font-size:24px;
    }

    .school-logo{

        width:90px;
        height:90px;
    }
}




/* =========================
   PREMIUM BOOK CARD FIX
========================= */



.books-hero {

    background: url('../images/bookshero.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;

    background-position: center 30%;

    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    min-height: 100vh;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.books-hero .hero-wrapper {

    width: 100%;

    display: flex;

    justify-content: flex-end;

    padding: 0 8%;
}

.books-hero .hero-text {

    max-width: 420px;

    text-align: left;

    margin-top: 0;   /* ❌ remove 260px */

}

/* BOOK GRID */

.books-grid{

    gap:28px;
}

/* BOOK CARD */

.premium-book-card{

    padding:0;

    overflow:hidden;

    background:white;

    border-radius:26px;

    transition:.35s ease;
}

/* IMAGE WRAPPER */

.book-image-wrapper{

    background:#f8f4ec;

    padding:16px 16px 0 16px;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    min-height:320px;
}

/* BOOK IMAGE */

.book-image{

    width:100%;

    max-width:220px;

    aspect-ratio:3/4;

    object-fit:contain;

    display:block;

    transition:.4s ease;
}

/* CONTENT */

.book-content{

    padding:22px 22px 26px;
}

/* TITLE */

.book-content h3{

    font-size:26px;

    margin-bottom:12px;
}

/* TEXT */

.book-content p{

    line-height:1.8;

    font-size:15px;

    margin-bottom:20px;
}

/* BADGE */

.book-badge{

    margin-bottom:14px;

    padding:7px 14px;

    font-size:11px;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .book-image-wrapper{

        min-height:280px;
    }

    .book-image{

        max-width:180px;
    }

    .book-content{

        padding:20px;
    }

    .book-content h3{

        font-size:22px;
    }
}

/* =========================
   BOOK SLIDER
========================= */

.books-grid{

    display:flex;

    gap:30px;

    overflow-x:auto;

    scroll-behavior:smooth;

    padding:10px;

    width:100%;

    scrollbar-width:none;
}

/* HIDE SCROLLBAR */

.books-grid::-webkit-scrollbar{

    display:none;
}

/* CARD WIDTH */

.books-grid .program-link{

    flex:0 0 auto;

    width:340px;
}

/* MOBILE */

@media(max-width:768px){

    .books-grid .program-link{

        width:280px;
    }
}


/* Register buttons */

.register-buttons{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    gap:30px;
    margin-top:40px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
}

.register-btn{

    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;

    width:430px;
    max-width:90%;

    padding:20px 28px;

    border-radius:16px;

    cursor:pointer;

    color:white;

    font-size:24px;
    font-weight:800;

    letter-spacing:0.5px;

    text-align:center;

	background:linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		#6a85b6,
		#88bdbc,
		#c3aed6
	);

	background-size:300% 300%;

    animation:
        gradientMove 5s ease infinite,
        pulseGlow 1.8s infinite;

    transition:all 0.35s ease;

    box-shadow:
		0 0 12px rgba(106,133,182,0.35),
		0 0 22px rgba(195,174,214,0.25);

}

/* SHIMMER EFFECT */

.register-btn::before{

    content:'';

    position:absolute;

    top:0;
    left:-120%;

    width:80%;
    height:100%;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.28);

    transform:skewX(-25deg);

    animation:shimmer 2.5s infinite;

}

/* HOVER */

.register-btn:hover{

    transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);

	box-shadow:
		0 0 18px rgba(106,133,182,0.45),
		0 0 30px rgba(195,174,214,0.4);

}

/* CLICK */

.register-btn:active{

    transform:scale(0.96);

}

/* ANIMATIONS */

@keyframes gradientMove{

    0%{
        background-position:0% 50%;
    }

    50%{
        background-position:100% 50%;
    }

    100%{
        background-position:0% 50%;
    }

}

@keyframes pulseGlow{

	0%{
		box-shadow:
			0 0 10px rgba(106,133,182,0.25),
			0 0 18px rgba(195,174,214,0.2);
	}

	50%{
		box-shadow:
			0 0 20px rgba(106,133,182,0.45),
			0 0 35px rgba(195,174,214,0.35);
	}

	100%{
		box-shadow:
			0 0 10px rgba(106,133,182,0.25),
			0 0 18px rgba(195,174,214,0.2);
	}

}

@keyframes shimmer{

    0%{
        left:-120%;
    }

    100%{
        left:130%;
    }

}

.premium-icon i{
    color: #d4af37;
    font-size: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .books-hero {

        min-height: 80vh; /* better than full screen on mobile */

        background-position: center top; /* shows important top content */

    }

    .books-hero .hero-wrapper {

        justify-content: center; /* center content on mobile */

        padding: 0 20px;

    }

    .books-hero .hero-text {

        max-width: 100%;

        text-align: center;

    }
}

#booksSlider {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 16px;

    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;

    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;

    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;

    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;

    padding: 10px 12px;
}

#booksSlider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.premium-book-card {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 280px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
}

#booksSlider .book-card {
    flex: 0 0 auto;             /* IMPORTANT FIX */
    width: 280px;

    scroll-snap-align: start;

    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quick-btn-b {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .premium-book-card {
        width: 85vw;
        min-width: 85vw;

        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
		flex: 0 0 100%;

        height: auto;
    }
	
    .book-content h3 {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .book-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.4;

        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .book-image {
        height: 160px;
        object-fit: cover;
    }
    #booksSlider {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
}