/* ==========================================================================
   KALIKA ACADEMY — MASTER DESIGN SYSTEM
   Theme: "Saffron Sandalwood & Obsidian Glass" (ಸುವರ್ಣ ಕಲಿಕಾ)
   A fusion of kalikaearlylearning.in (Organic Lotus Warmth) and 
   sentinel-portfolio-site (Obsidian Luxury Glassmorphism & Enterprise Authority)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Kannada:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Surface & Canvas (Obsidian Base) */
  --bg-base: #080a0f;
  --bg-surface: #0f131c;
  --bg-card: rgba(18, 23, 34, 0.76);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(26, 33, 49, 0.92);
  --bg-glass: rgba(15, 19, 28, 0.72);
  --bg-glass-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);

  /* Brand Accents (Kalika Saffron & Sandalwood Gold) */
  --saffron-300: #ffa166;
  --saffron-400: #ff8533;
  --saffron-500: #e87121;                /* Core Brand Color from Logo */
  --saffron-600: #c9590f;
  --saffron-glow: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.38);

  --gold-300: #ffe699;
  --gold-400: #ffdb70;                   /* Mysore Sandalwood Gold */
  --gold-500: #e5b338;
  --gold-glow: rgba(255, 219, 112, 0.28);

  --terracotta: #d9653b;                 /* Warm Earth from Kalika Early Learning */
  --terracotta-light: rgba(217, 101, 59, 0.16);

  /* Organic Semantic Accents (Lotus Pond & Nature) */
  --sage-300: #6ee7b7;
  --sage-400: #34d399;                   /* Lotus Stem & Growth */
  --sage-500: #10b981;
  --teal-eucalyptus: #124346;            /* Deep Eucalyptus */
  --teal-glow: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);

  --sky-400: #38bdf8;                    /* Interactive Audio / Tools */
  --coral-400: #fb7185;                  /* Lotus Petal Highlight */

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-saffron: linear-gradient(135deg, #e87121 0%, #ffdb70 100%);
  --gradient-saffron-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.16) 0%, rgba(255, 219, 112, 0.06) 100%);
  --gradient-lotus: linear-gradient(135deg, #fb7185 0%, #e87121 100%);
  --gradient-card: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) 100%);
  --gradient-pill: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.22) 0%, rgba(255, 219, 112, 0.1) 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --ff-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --ff-kannada: 'Noto Sans Kannada', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --ff-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  --text-primary: #f8fafc;
  --text-secondary: #cbd5e1;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-dim: #64748b;

  /* Elevation, Borders & Glass Effects */
  --border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-saffron: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.45);
  --border-gold: rgba(255, 219, 112, 0.40);
  --border-dashed: 2px dashed rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.35);

  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-subtle);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 0 1px var(--border-saffron);
  --shadow-saffron: 0 0 30px var(--saffron-glow);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 25px var(--gold-glow);

  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --transition: all 0.26s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Reset & Base
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-base);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 15%, rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.04) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 75%, rgba(255, 219, 112, 0.035) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.02) 0%, transparent 50%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-base);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--saffron-500);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

.kn-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-kannada);
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar (Floating Pill / Glass Header)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(8, 10, 15, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.3);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.15);
  color: var(--sage-400);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: 140px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
}

.hero-badges-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.organic-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-saffron);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.organic-badge.green {
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35);
  color: var(--sage-300);
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-headline .text-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-headline .kannada-sub {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--ff-kannada);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-subhead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.45);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.65);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Metric Counters Strip */
.metrics-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.metric-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.metric-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Hero Visual Box / Polaroid Glass Frame */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.hero-visual-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  bottom: -2px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  opacity: 0.25;
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(10px);
}

.emblem-large-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.emblem-large-img {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 25px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.4));
  animation: floatEmblem 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatEmblem {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1deg); }
}

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

.hero-card-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers & Common
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.12);
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-title .text-gold {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: The Philosophy of Kalika (The Lotus Bud)
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.philosophy-media {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.lotus-glow-frame {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.2) 0%, rgba(8, 10, 15, 0.8) 70%);
  border: 2px dashed var(--saffron-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-saffron);
}

.lotus-icon-svg {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
}

.sanskrit-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sanskrit-meaning-tag {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

.philosophy-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.philosophy-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.philosophy-body {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* 4 Core Pillars Grid */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

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

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.14);
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.25);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Interactive Program & Milestone Finder
   ========================================================================== */
.finder-container {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.finder-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.finder-selector-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.track-toggle-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.btn-track-toggle {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-track-toggle.active {
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.35);
}

.finder-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.finder-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.finder-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--saffron-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.2);
}

/* Result Card */
.finder-result-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 219, 112, 0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-saffron);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-saffron);
}

.finder-result-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.result-program-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.result-kannada-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-kannada);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.result-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--sage-300);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.result-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.result-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.result-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.result-features-list li i {
  color: var(--sage-400);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Interactive Kannada Varnamaale Soundboard
   ========================================================================== */
.varnamaale-tabs-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-varna-tab {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-varna-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--saffron-400);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-varna-tab.active {
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.4);
}

.varnamaale-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.varna-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
}

.varna-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.25);
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
}

.varna-card.active {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px var(--gold-glow);
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.varna-card.active::after {
  content: "♫";
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  right: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  animation: pulse-audio 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-audio {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

.varna-letter {
  font-family: var(--ff-kannada);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.varna-card:hover .varna-letter {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.varna-translit {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-family: var(--ff-mono);
}

.varna-type-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Modal Drawer / Detail View for Active Letter */
.varna-detail-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-saffron);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.detail-letter-circle {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.25) 0%, rgba(8, 10, 15, 0.9) 70%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.detail-letter-circle.playing {
  animation: ripple-sound 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes ripple-sound {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 219, 112, 0.8); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(255, 219, 112, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 219, 112, 0); }
}

.detail-letter-circle span {
  font-family: var(--ff-kannada);
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-300);
}

.detail-meta-group h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.detail-meta-group .sub-tag {
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.detail-example-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.detail-example-row .ex-kn {
  font-family: var(--ff-kannada);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.detail-example-row .ex-en {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Interactive "Speak Kannada" Daily Conversational Trainer
   ========================================================================== */
.trainer-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.btn-phrase-filter {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-phrase-filter:hover, .btn-phrase-filter.active {
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.phrases-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}

.phrase-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

.phrase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.phrase-en {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.phrase-kn-box {
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
}

.phrase-kn {
  font-family: var(--ff-kannada);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.phrase-translit {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--saffron-300);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: italic;
}

.phrase-tip {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Academic Programs & Courses
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
}

.course-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--saffron-500);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.2);
}

.course-card.featured::before {
  content: "MOST POPULAR";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  right: 28px;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.course-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.course-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.course-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.course-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.course-features li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.course-features li i {
  color: var(--sage-400);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Kannada Darshana YouTube Video Classroom
   ========================================================================== */
.videos-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.video-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.video-thumb-frame {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumb-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 1;
}

.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-btn {
  background: var(--saffron-500);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.video-info {
  padding: 20px;
}

.video-part-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.video-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.video-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Scrapbook Parent & Student Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-saffron);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.author-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: SheerID & Google Workspace for Education Compliance Card
   ========================================================================== */
.compliance-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 67, 70, 0.25) 0%, rgba(15, 19, 28, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.compliance-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.compliance-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.2);
  color: var(--sage-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.compliance-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.compliance-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.compliance-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.compliance-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--sage-300);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.compliance-item span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Contact & Admissions Form
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.contact-info-col h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-info-col p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.channel-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.14);
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-details strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.channel-details span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.form-input, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--saffron-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.2);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 110px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #05070a;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Brand Text Block in Header */
.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7 Core Educational Pillars Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-7-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.pillar-7-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-7-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.pillar-7-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.pillar-7-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pillar-7-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pillar-7-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pillar-7-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pillar-7-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.pillar-7-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-7-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pillar-7-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pillar-7-features li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pillar-7-features li i {
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Banner Gallery & Visual Showcase
   ========================================================================== */
.banner-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.banner-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.banner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.banner-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
}

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

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

.banner-card-info {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.banner-card-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.banner-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Google Maps & Location Embed
   ========================================================================== */
.location-showcase-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.map-embed-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.map-embed-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.location-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.location-bar-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.location-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--saffron-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.location-bar-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.location-bar-text span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.location-bar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-directions {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--gradient-saffron);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-directions:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232, 113, 33, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.btn-call:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border-color: var(--saffron-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-subhead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .courses-grid, .videos-grid, .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .philosophy-grid, .finder-grid, .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu, .nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .metrics-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .courses-grid, .videos-grid, .testimonials-grid, .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .varna-detail-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .compliance-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}