:root{
    --ink:#182430;
    --ink-soft:#57636E;
    --bell-blue:#0B2F57;
    --bell-blue-soft:#164883;
    --brass:#D79A2C;
  :root{
    --ink:#182430;
    --ink-soft:#57636E;
    --bell-blue:#0B2F57;
    --bell-blue-soft:#164883;
    --brass:#D79A2C;
    --terracotta:#A6432C;

    --surface:#FFFFFF;
    --surface-tint:#F5F7FA;
    --surface-border:rgba(15,30,48,0.09);
    --surface-dark:#0B2F57;
    --surface-dark-strong:#082446;
    --surface-dark-border:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

    --radius:18px;
    --radius-sm:12px;
    --serif:"Work Sans","Noto Serif Tamil",sans-serif;
    --quote-font:"Fraunces","Noto Serif Tamil",serif;
    --tamil-serif:"Noto Serif Tamil",serif;
    --tamil-sans:"Noto Sans Tamil","Work Sans",sans-serif;
    --sans:"Work Sans","Noto Sans Tamil",sans-serif;
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden;}
  body{
    margin:0; min-height:100vh; color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--sans);
    line-height:1.55; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; position:relative; overflow-x:hidden;
    background:#F3EFE4; overflow-wrap:anywhere;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- floating colour mesh behind the glass ---------- */
  .bg-mesh{position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-1; overflow:hidden;}
  .bg-mesh span{position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(70px); opacity:0.55;}
  .bg-mesh .b1{width:520px; height:520px; background:#8FC1D4; top:-160px; left:-120px;}
  .bg-mesh .b2{width:460px; height:460px; background:#D79A2C; top:10%; right:-140px;}
  .bg-mesh .b3{width:480px; height:480px; background:#D98A6D; bottom:-10%; left:8%;}
  .bg-mesh .b4{width:420px; height:420px; background:#0B2F57; bottom:-160px; right:6%; opacity:0.35;}
  .bg-mesh .b5{width:360px; height:360px; background:#F3EFE4; top:40%; left:40%; opacity:0.8;}

  @keyframes floatBlob{ 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);} 50%{transform:translate(22px,-26px) scale(1.07);} }
  .bg-mesh .b1{animation:floatBlob 22s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .bg-mesh .b2{animation:floatBlob 26s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-6s;}
  .bg-mesh .b3{animation:floatBlob 19s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-3s;}
  .bg-mesh .b4{animation:floatBlob 24s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-10s;}
  .bg-mesh .b5{animation:floatBlob 30s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-14s;}

  /* festive fairy lights along the hero's lower edge, echoing the photo */
  @keyframes twinkle{ 0%,100%{opacity:0.3; filter:brightness(0.85);} 50%{opacity:1; filter:brightness(1.35);} }
  .fairy-lights{position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:30px; display:flex; justify-content:space-evenly; align-items:flex-end; padding-bottom:8px; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;}
  .fairy-lights span{width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; display:block; background:currentColor; box-shadow:0 0 9px 2px currentColor; animation:twinkle 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;}

  /* two doves drifting across the hero photo */
  @keyframes flyAcross{
    0%{transform:translate(-8%,0) scale(0.9); opacity:0;}
    10%{opacity:0.9;}
    50%{transform:translate(55vw,-36px) scale(1);}
    90%{opacity:0.9;}
    100%{transform:translate(115vw,-64px) scale(1.05); opacity:0;}
  }
  .dove{position:absolute; top:16%; left:0; width:30px; height:auto; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.85); animation:flyAcross 27s linear infinite; animation-delay:3s; z-index:1;}
  .dove.d2{top:28%; width:20px; animation-duration:33s; animation-delay:13s;}

  /* small kolam-inspired ornament used in place of a plain rule between sections */
  .kolam-divider{display:block; margin:18px auto 0; color:var(--brass);}
  @keyframes kolamSpin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
  .kolam-divider .spin{transform-origin:60px 12px; animation:kolamSpin 20s linear infinite;}
  .rhythm-panel .kolam-divider{color:#D79A2C;}

  /* gentle pulse on the service-time arc markers */
  @keyframes dotPulse{ 0%,100%{opacity:0.85; r:6;} 50%{opacity:1; r:7.4;} }
  .arc-wrap svg circle{animation:dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .arc-wrap svg circle:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.4s;}
  .arc-wrap svg circle:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.8s;}
  .arc-wrap svg circle:nth-of-type(4){animation-delay:1.2s;}

  /* a little life in the nav mark on hover */
  .brand-mark{transition:transform .3s ease; transform-origin:50% 6%;}
  .brand:hover .brand-mark{animation:swing .6s ease;}
  @keyframes swing{ 0%,100%{transform:rotate(0deg);} 25%{transform:rotate(-9deg);} 75%{transform:rotate(9deg);} }


  /* scroll-progress bar — a hallmark of motion-first UI */
  #scrollProgress{position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0%; z-index:100; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--terracotta),var(--bell-blue)); transition:width .1s linear;}
  body.motion-off-scrollbar #scrollProgress{display:none;}


  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  .tamil{font-family:var(--tamil-serif); font-weight:600;}
  .wrap{max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}
  @media (max-width:480px){ .wrap{padding:0 18px;} }

  .glass{
    background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--surface-border); border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(31,42,46,0.09);
  }
  .glass-dark{
    background:var(--surface-dark); border:1px solid var(--surface-dark-border); border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(6,18,25,0.3); color:#F8F5EC;
  }
  .reveal.in.glass:hover, .reveal.in.glass-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(31,42,46,0.16);}

  /* ---------- Nav ---------- */
  header.site-nav{position:sticky; top:0; z-index:80; background:var(--bell-blue); box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(6,18,35,0.25);}
  .nav-inner{
    max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:14px 24px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; min-width:0;}
  .brand-mark{width:28px; height:28px; flex:none;}
  .brand-text{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:16px; color:#F8F5EC; min-width:0;}
  .brand-text small{display:block; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:500; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.6); white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; max-width:52vw;}
  nav.links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;}
  nav.links a{text-decoration:none; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.85);}
  nav.links a:hover{color:var(--brass);}
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:3px;}
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--brass); color:#0B2200; text-decoration:none;
    padding:10px 18px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; border-radius:8px; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:#e6ae44;}
  .nav-admin-btn{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:34px; height:34px; flex:none;
    background:none; border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.28); border-radius:50%; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75); cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform .3s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-admin-btn:hover{color:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .menu-toggle{display:none; background:none; border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.3); border-radius:10px; width:36px; height:36px; cursor:pointer; flex:none;}
  .menu-toggle span{display:block; width:16px; height:2px; background:#F8F5EC; margin:4px auto;}

  @media (max-width:820px){
    nav.links{
      position:fixed; inset:64px 0 auto 0; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; padding:10px 22px 18px; gap:0;
      background:var(--surface-dark-strong); box-shadow:0 14px 24px rgba(6,18,35,0.3);
      transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    }
    nav.links.open{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}
    nav.links a{padding:14px 2px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); font-size:15px;}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:44px; height:44px;} .nav-cta{display:none;}
    .nav-admin-btn{width:44px; height:44px;}
    .brand-text small{max-width:38vw;}
  }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  /* ---------- Sub-page banner (used on every page except Home) ---------- */
  .page-header{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bell-blue) 0%, var(--surface-dark-strong) 100%);
    padding:64px 20px 46px; text-align:left; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .page-header .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .page-header .crumb{font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 10px;}
  .page-header .crumb a{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.7); text-decoration:none;}
  .page-header .crumb a:hover{color:#F8F5EC;}
  .page-header h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(28px,4.6vw,42px); color:#F8F5EC; margin:0 0 8px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .page-header p{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.8); font-size:15px; max-width:56ch; margin:0;}
  .page-header::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:-60px; top:-60px; width:280px; height:280px; border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(215,154,44,0.25), transparent 70%);
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .page-header{padding:46px 18px 34px;} }

  /* current-page nav indicator */
  nav.links a.current{color:var(--brass); position:relative;}
  nav.links a.current::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:2px; background:var(--brass); border-radius:2px;}

  .hero{position:relative; min-height:78vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding:0;}

  .hero-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; overflow:hidden;}
  .hero-bg img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 30%;}
  .hero-bg video{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 30%;}
  .hero-bg .hidden{display:none;}
  .hero-bg::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,12,16,0.1) 0%, rgba(6,12,16,0.28) 45%, rgba(6,12,16,0.82) 100%);
  }
  .hero-inner{
    max-width:1100px; width:100%; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px 56px;
    text-align:left; display:grid; gap:14px; justify-items:start;
  }
  .eyebrow{
    font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after{content:""; width:24px; height:1px; background:var(--brass); opacity:0.7;}
  .hero h1{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(32px,6.4vw,58px);
    line-height:1.06; margin:0; color:#F8F5EC; max-width:16ch; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .hero .tamil-name{font-family:var(--tamil-serif); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(17px,2.4vw,22px); color:var(--brass); margin:-4px 0 0;}
  .hero .motto{font-family:var(--tamil-serif); font-size:clamp(17px,2.1vw,21px); color:#F8F5EC; margin:10px 0 0;}
  .hero .motto-en{font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75); margin-top:2px;}
  .hero p.lede{max-width:48ch; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.9); font-size:16px; margin:8px 0 4px;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:flex-start; margin-top:10px;}
  .btn{text-decoration:none; padding:13px 24px; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; border-radius:8px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; transition:transform .15s ease, background .15s ease;}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--brass); color:#0B2200;}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:#e6ae44; transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.7); color:#F8F5EC;}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(248,245,236,0.14); transform:translateY(-1px);}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .hero{min-height:66vh;}
    .hero-inner{padding:0 20px 40px; gap:10px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Section shell ---------- */
  section{padding:78px 20px;}
  section.tight{padding:56px 20px;}
  .section-head{max-width:620px; margin:0 auto 40px; text-align:center;}
  .section-head .eyebrow{justify-content:center; color:var(--terracotta);}
  .section-head .eyebrow::before,.section-head .eyebrow::after{background:var(--terracotta);}
  .section-head h2{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(24px,3.4vw,34px); color:var(--bell-blue); margin:10px 0 12px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; margin:0;}
  .divider{width:44px; height:2px; background:var(--brass); margin:18px auto 0; border:none;}

  /* ---------- Feature cards (Connect-with-us style grid) ---------- */
  .feature-grid{max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px;}
  .feature-card{
    background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--surface-border); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
    text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(15,30,48,0.07); transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(15,30,48,0.14);}
  .feature-card .tile{height:120px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none;}
  .feature-card .tile svg{width:40px; height:40px; color:#F8F5EC;}
  .feature-card:nth-child(1) .tile{background:var(--bell-blue);}
  .feature-card:nth-child(2) .tile{background:var(--brass);}
  .feature-card:nth-child(3) .tile{background:var(--bell-blue-soft);}
  .feature-card:nth-child(4) .tile{background:var(--terracotta);}
  .feature-card .body{padding:20px 20px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; flex:1;}
  .feature-card h3{margin:0; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:16.5px; color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .feature-card p{margin:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1;}
  .feature-card .go{font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--terracotta); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; margin-top:6px;}
  .feature-card .go svg{width:13px; height:13px; transition:transform .2s ease;}
  .feature-card:hover .go svg{transform:translateX(4px);}
  @media (max-width:900px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (max-width:520px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ---------- About ---------- */
  .about-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr; gap:26px; align-items:start;}
  .about-grid > *{min-width:0;}
  .about-copy{padding:34px 34px;}
  .about-copy p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; margin:0 0 15px;}
  .about-copy p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .about-quote{border-left:3px solid var(--brass); padding-left:16px; margin:22px 0; font-family:var(--quote-font); font-size:16px; color:var(--bell-blue); font-style:italic;}
  .fact-card{padding:28px;}
  .fact-card h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:14px; margin:0 0 16px; color:var(--bell-blue); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; font-weight:600;}
  .fact-list{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:12px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .fact-list li{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(31,42,46,0.15);}
  .fact-list li span{flex:none;}
  .fact-list b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; text-align:right; flex:1; min-width:0;}
  .fact-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0;}
  @media (max-width:820px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ---------- Rhythm of the day ---------- */
  .rhythm-panel{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; padding:50px 34px;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head .eyebrow{color:#D79A2C;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head .eyebrow::before,.rhythm-panel .section-head .eyebrow::after{background:#D79A2C;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head h2{color:#F8F5EC;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head p{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75);}
  .rhythm-panel .divider{background:#D79A2C;}
  .arc-wrap{max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; padding:6px 4px 0;}
  .arc-wrap svg{width:100%; height:auto; display:block;}
  .arc-caption{text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.6); margin-top:6px;}
  .rhythm-table{max-width:760px; margin:44px auto 0; display:grid; gap:10px;}
  .rhythm-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr auto; gap:18px; align-items:center;
    background:rgba(248,245,236,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.16); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    padding:15px 20px;
  }
  .rhythm-row .time{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:#D79A2C;}
  .rhythm-row .what b{display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;}
  .rhythm-row .what span{display:block; font-size:12px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.65); margin-top:2px;}
  .rhythm-row .cadence{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.6); border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.28); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap;}
  @media (max-width:640px){.rhythm-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:left; gap:6px;} .rhythm-row .cadence{justify-self:start;}}

  /* ---------- Ministries ---------- */
  .ministries-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;}
  .ministry-card{padding:26px 20px; text-align:center; transition:transform .18s ease;}
  .ministry-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .ministry-icon{width:38px; height:38px; margin:0 auto 14px; color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .ministry-card h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:16px; margin:0 0 6px; color:var(--ink);}
  .ministry-card p{font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}
  @media (max-width:900px){.ministries-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (max-width:520px){.ministries-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .placeholder-note{max-width:620px; margin:30px auto 0; text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:12px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); border:1px dashed rgba(31,42,46,0.2);}

  /* ---------- Events ---------- */
  .events-list{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; gap:12px;}
  .event-row{padding:20px 24px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:88px 1fr auto; gap:20px; align-items:center;}
  .event-date{text-align:center; font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .event-date .d{font-size:24px; font-weight:600; line-height:1;}
  .event-date .m{font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .event-row h3{margin:0 0 4px; font-size:15.5px; font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--ink);}
  .event-row p{margin:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .event-tag{font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.07em; color:var(--terracotta); border:1px solid rgba(166,67,44,0.3); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .event-row{grid-template-columns:52px 1fr; grid-template-areas:"date title" "date tag";}
    .event-date{grid-area:date;} .event-row h3, .event-row p{grid-area:title;} .event-tag{grid-area:tag; justify-self:start; margin-top:8px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
  .gallery-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .gallery-tile{aspect-ratio:4/3; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; color:var(--ink-soft); position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .gallery-tile svg{width:32px; height:32px; opacity:0.6; color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .gallery-tile span{font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.03em;}
  .gallery-tile.wide{grid-column:span 2;}
  .gallery-tile.photo{padding:0;}
  .gallery-tile.photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
  .gallery-tile.photo .cap{
    position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:14px; padding:10px 14px;
    font-size:12px; color:#F8F5EC; border-radius:12px;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (max-width:480px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .gallery-tile.wide{grid-column:span 1;}}

  /* ---------- Contact ---------- */
  .contact-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:24px; align-items:stretch;}
  .contact-grid > *{min-width:0;}
  .contact-card{padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;}
  .contact-item{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .contact-item svg{width:19px; height:19px; flex:none; margin-top:2px; color:var(--brass);}
  .contact-item h4{margin:0 0 3px; font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;}
  .contact-item p, .contact-item a{margin:0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none;}
  .contact-item a:hover{color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .map-frame{overflow:hidden; min-height:320px; padding:8px;}
  .map-frame iframe{width:100%; height:100%; min-height:304px; border:0; display:block; border-radius:16px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .about-copy{padding:24px 20px;}
    .fact-card{padding:22px 20px;}
    .rhythm-panel{padding:36px 20px;}
    .contact-card{padding:22px 20px;}
    section{padding:56px 16px;}
    section.tight{padding:40px 16px;}
  }

  footer{padding:0;}
  .footer-main{background:var(--surface-dark-strong); color:#F8F5EC; padding:52px 20px 30px;}
  .footer-grid{max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr; gap:36px;}
  .footer-col h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 16px; font-weight:700;}
  .footer-col p{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.7); font-size:13.5px; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.6;}
  .footer-col ul{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:10px;}
  .footer-col ul a{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75); text-decoration:none; font-size:13.5px;}
  .footer-col ul a:hover{color:var(--brass);}
  .footer-brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .footer-brand span{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:16px; color:#F8F5EC;}
  .footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding:18px 20px 26px; text-align:center;}
  .footer-bottom .tamil{font-size:14px; color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 6px;}
  .footer-bottom p{margin:0; font-size:12px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.55);}
  .footer-bottom .admin-link{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.4);}
  @media (max-width:820px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px;}}
  @media (max-width:520px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .admin-link{display:inline-block; font-size:11px; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; background:none; border:none; font-family:inherit;}
  .footer-bottom .admin-link{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.4);}
  .footer-bottom .admin-link:hover{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.8);}


  /* ---------- Motion-as-UI-trend layer ---------- */

  /* ticker */
  .ticker-wrap{width:100%; margin:0; padding:0; overflow:hidden;}
  .ticker-inner{overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0; background:var(--surface-dark-strong); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);}
  .ticker-track{display:flex; gap:44px; white-space:nowrap; width:max-content; animation:tickerScroll 28s linear infinite;}
  .ticker-track span{font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.02em; color:#F8F5EC; opacity:0.92; padding:0 6px;}
  @keyframes tickerScroll{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }
  body.motion-off-ticker .ticker-wrap{display:none;}

  /* kinetic hero words */
  .hero h1 .word{display:inline-block; opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); animation:wordUp .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards;}
  @keyframes wordUp{ to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
  .kinetic-in{opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); animation:wordUp .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards;}
  body.motion-off-kinetic .hero h1 .word,
  body.motion-off-kinetic .kinetic-in{animation:none; opacity:1; transform:none;}

  /* magnetic buttons */
  .btn{will-change:transform;}

  /* animated nav underline */
  nav.links a{position:relative; padding-bottom:6px;}
  nav.links a::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; right:50%; bottom:0; height:2px; background:var(--bell-blue); border-radius:2px; transition:left .32s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), right .32s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
  nav.links a:hover::after{left:0; right:0;}

  /* staggered group reveals */
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s;}
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.07s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.14s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.21s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.28s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s;}

  /* alternating reveal directions so scroll motion feels choreographed, not repetitive */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); transition:opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .25s ease;}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  .reveal.from-left{transform:translate(-26px,0);}
  .reveal.from-right{transform:translate(26px,0);}
  .reveal.scale-in{transform:scale(0.94);}

  /* cursor-reactive blob */
  #cursorBlob{transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}

  /* per-feature admin kill-switches for the earlier decorative layer */
  body.motion-off-fairylights .fairy-lights{display:none;}
  body.motion-off-doves .dove{display:none;}
  body.motion-off-blobdrift .bg-mesh span{animation:none !important;}
  body.motion-off-kolam .kolam-divider .spin{animation:none !important;}
  body.motion-off-heroparallax .hero-bg img,
  body.motion-off-heroparallax .hero-bg video{transform:none !important;}

  /* calm mode — user-toggleable, independent of OS reduced-motion */
  body.calm-mode *{animation:none !important; transition:none !important;}
  body.calm-mode .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  body.calm-mode .hero h1 .word, body.calm-mode .kinetic-in{opacity:1; transform:none;}

  /* ---------- Admin modal ---------- */
  .admin-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:20px; background:rgba(10,20,26,0.6);
  }
  .admin-overlay.open{display:flex;}
  @keyframes modalPop{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }
  .admin-box{
    width:100%; max-width:440px; max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto; padding:30px 28px;
    background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--surface-border); border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(6,18,25,0.4);
    animation:modalPop .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .admin-overlay{padding:12px;}
    .admin-box{padding:22px 18px;}
  }
  .admin-box h3{font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--bell-blue); margin:0 0 4px; font-size:19px;}
  .admin-box .sub{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0 0 20px;}
  .field{display:grid; gap:6px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .field label{font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:10px;
    border:1px solid rgba(31,42,46,0.18); background:#FBF8F1;
  }
  .field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:56px;}
  .admin-actions{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:6px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn-solid{background:var(--bell-blue); color:#F8F5EC; border:none; padding:11px 18px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; border-radius:30px; cursor:pointer;}
  .btn-solid:hover{background:var(--bell-blue-soft);}
  .btn-text{background:none; border:none; color:var(--bell-blue); font-size:12.5px; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; padding:6px 0;}
  .btn-close{position:absolute; top:16px; right:18px; background:none; border:none; font-size:20px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .admin-note{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); background:rgba(176,141,62,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(176,141,62,0.3); padding:10px 12px; border-radius:10px; margin-top:14px;}
  .msg{font-size:12.5px; margin-top:8px; min-height:16px;}
  .msg.err{color:var(--terracotta);} .msg.ok{color:#2E7D4F;}
  .event-admin-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(31,42,46,0.15); font-size:13px;}
  .event-admin-row span{min-width:0; overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
  .event-admin-row .icon-btn{flex:none;}
  .event-admin-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .icon-btn{background:none; border:none; color:var(--terracotta); cursor:pointer; font-size:12px; text-decoration:underline;}
  .admin-view{display:none;}
  .admin-view.active{display:block;}
  hr.sep{border:none; border-top:1px solid rgba(31,42,46,0.12); margin:18px 0;}

    --terracotta:#A6432C;

    --surface:#FFFFFF;
    --surface-tint:#F5F7FA;
    --surface-border:rgba(15,30,48,0.09);
    --surface-dark:#0B2F57;
    --surface-dark-strong:#082446;
    --surface-dark-border:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

    --radius:18px;
    --radius-sm:12px;
    --serif:"Work Sans","Noto Serif Tamil",sans-serif;
    --quote-font:"Fraunces","Noto Serif Tamil",serif;
    --tamil-serif:"Noto Serif Tamil",serif;
    --tamil-sans:"Noto Sans Tamil","Work Sans",sans-serif;
    --sans:"Work Sans","Noto Sans Tamil",sans-serif;
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth; overflow-x:hidden;}
  body{
    margin:0; min-height:100vh; color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--sans);
    line-height:1.55; -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased; position:relative; overflow-x:hidden;
    background:#F3EFE4; overflow-wrap:anywhere;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    *{animation-duration:0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.01ms !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- floating colour mesh behind the glass ---------- */
  .bg-mesh{position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:-1; overflow:hidden;}
  .bg-mesh span{position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(70px); opacity:0.55;}
  .bg-mesh .b1{width:520px; height:520px; background:#8FC1D4; top:-160px; left:-120px;}
  .bg-mesh .b2{width:460px; height:460px; background:#D79A2C; top:10%; right:-140px;}
  .bg-mesh .b3{width:480px; height:480px; background:#D98A6D; bottom:-10%; left:8%;}
  .bg-mesh .b4{width:420px; height:420px; background:#0B2F57; bottom:-160px; right:6%; opacity:0.35;}
  .bg-mesh .b5{width:360px; height:360px; background:#F3EFE4; top:40%; left:40%; opacity:0.8;}

  @keyframes floatBlob{ 0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1);} 50%{transform:translate(22px,-26px) scale(1.07);} }
  .bg-mesh .b1{animation:floatBlob 22s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .bg-mesh .b2{animation:floatBlob 26s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-6s;}
  .bg-mesh .b3{animation:floatBlob 19s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-3s;}
  .bg-mesh .b4{animation:floatBlob 24s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-10s;}
  .bg-mesh .b5{animation:floatBlob 30s ease-in-out infinite; animation-delay:-14s;}

  /* festive fairy lights along the hero's lower edge, echoing the photo */
  @keyframes twinkle{ 0%,100%{opacity:0.3; filter:brightness(0.85);} 50%{opacity:1; filter:brightness(1.35);} }
  .fairy-lights{position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:30px; display:flex; justify-content:space-evenly; align-items:flex-end; padding-bottom:8px; pointer-events:none; z-index:1;}
  .fairy-lights span{width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; display:block; background:currentColor; box-shadow:0 0 9px 2px currentColor; animation:twinkle 1.9s ease-in-out infinite;}

  /* two doves drifting across the hero photo */
  @keyframes flyAcross{
    0%{transform:translate(-8%,0) scale(0.9); opacity:0;}
    10%{opacity:0.9;}
    50%{transform:translate(55vw,-36px) scale(1);}
    90%{opacity:0.9;}
    100%{transform:translate(115vw,-64px) scale(1.05); opacity:0;}
  }
  .dove{position:absolute; top:16%; left:0; width:30px; height:auto; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.85); animation:flyAcross 27s linear infinite; animation-delay:3s; z-index:1;}
  .dove.d2{top:28%; width:20px; animation-duration:33s; animation-delay:13s;}

  /* small kolam-inspired ornament used in place of a plain rule between sections */
  .kolam-divider{display:block; margin:18px auto 0; color:var(--brass);}
  @keyframes kolamSpin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
  .kolam-divider .spin{transform-origin:60px 12px; animation:kolamSpin 20s linear infinite;}
  .rhythm-panel .kolam-divider{color:#D79A2C;}

  /* gentle pulse on the service-time arc markers */
  @keyframes dotPulse{ 0%,100%{opacity:0.85; r:6;} 50%{opacity:1; r:7.4;} }
  .arc-wrap svg circle{animation:dotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;}
  .arc-wrap svg circle:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.4s;}
  .arc-wrap svg circle:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.8s;}
  .arc-wrap svg circle:nth-of-type(4){animation-delay:1.2s;}

  /* a little life in the nav mark on hover */
  .brand-mark{transition:transform .3s ease; transform-origin:50% 6%;}
  .brand:hover .brand-mark{animation:swing .6s ease;}
  @keyframes swing{ 0%,100%{transform:rotate(0deg);} 25%{transform:rotate(-9deg);} 75%{transform:rotate(9deg);} }


  /* scroll-progress bar — a hallmark of motion-first UI */
  #scrollProgress{position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:3px; width:0%; z-index:100; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--brass),var(--terracotta),var(--bell-blue)); transition:width .1s linear;}
  body.motion-off-scrollbar #scrollProgress{display:none;}


  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  .tamil{font-family:var(--tamil-serif); font-weight:600;}
  .wrap{max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;}
  @media (max-width:480px){ .wrap{padding:0 18px;} }

  .glass{
    background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--surface-border); border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(31,42,46,0.09);
  }
  .glass-dark{
    background:var(--surface-dark); border:1px solid var(--surface-dark-border); border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(6,18,25,0.3); color:#F8F5EC;
  }
  .reveal.in.glass:hover, .reveal.in.glass-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(31,42,46,0.16);}

  /* ---------- Nav ---------- */
  header.site-nav{position:sticky; top:0; z-index:80; background:var(--bell-blue); box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(6,18,35,0.25);}
  .nav-inner{
    max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:14px 24px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  }
  .brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-decoration:none; min-width:0;}
  .brand-mark{width:28px; height:28px; flex:none;}
  .brand-text{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:16px; color:#F8F5EC; min-width:0;}
  .brand-text small{display:block; font-family:var(--sans); font-weight:500; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.6); white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis; max-width:52vw;}
  nav.links{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:24px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600;}
  nav.links a{text-decoration:none; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.85);}
  nav.links a:hover{color:var(--brass);}
  a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:3px;}
  .nav-cta{
    background:var(--brass); color:#0B2200; text-decoration:none;
    padding:10px 18px; font-size:13px; font-weight:700; border-radius:8px; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{background:#e6ae44;}
  .nav-admin-btn{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:34px; height:34px; flex:none;
    background:none; border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.28); border-radius:50%; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75); cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform .3s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-admin-btn:hover{color:var(--brass); border-color:var(--brass); transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .menu-toggle{display:none; background:none; border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.3); border-radius:10px; width:36px; height:36px; cursor:pointer; flex:none;}
  .menu-toggle span{display:block; width:16px; height:2px; background:#F8F5EC; margin:4px auto;}

  @media (max-width:820px){
    nav.links{
      position:fixed; inset:64px 0 auto 0; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; padding:10px 22px 18px; gap:0;
      background:var(--surface-dark-strong); box-shadow:0 14px 24px rgba(6,18,35,0.3);
      transform:translateY(-8px); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    }
    nav.links.open{transform:translateY(0); opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}
    nav.links a{padding:14px 2px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); font-size:15px;}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:44px; height:44px;} .nav-cta{display:none;}
    .nav-admin-btn{width:44px; height:44px;}
    .brand-text small{max-width:38vw;}
  }

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  /* ---------- Sub-page banner (used on every page except Home) ---------- */
  .page-header{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bell-blue) 0%, var(--surface-dark-strong) 100%);
    padding:64px 20px 46px; text-align:left; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .page-header .wrap{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .page-header .crumb{font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 10px;}
  .page-header .crumb a{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.7); text-decoration:none;}
  .page-header .crumb a:hover{color:#F8F5EC;}
  .page-header h1{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(28px,4.6vw,42px); color:#F8F5EC; margin:0 0 8px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .page-header p{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.8); font-size:15px; max-width:56ch; margin:0;}
  .page-header::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:-60px; top:-60px; width:280px; height:280px; border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(215,154,44,0.25), transparent 70%);
  }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .page-header{padding:46px 18px 34px;} }

  /* current-page nav indicator */
  nav.links a.current{color:var(--brass); position:relative;}
  nav.links a.current::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; height:2px; background:var(--brass); border-radius:2px;}

  .hero{position:relative; min-height:78vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding:0;}

  .hero-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1; overflow:hidden;}
  .hero-bg img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 30%;}
  .hero-bg video{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 30%;}
  .hero-bg .hidden{display:none;}
  .hero-bg::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,12,16,0.1) 0%, rgba(6,12,16,0.28) 45%, rgba(6,12,16,0.82) 100%);
  }
  .hero-inner{
    max-width:1100px; width:100%; margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px 56px;
    text-align:left; display:grid; gap:14px; justify-items:start;
  }
  .eyebrow{
    font-size:12px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before, .eyebrow::after{content:""; width:24px; height:1px; background:var(--brass); opacity:0.7;}
  .hero h1{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:800; font-size:clamp(32px,6.4vw,58px);
    line-height:1.06; margin:0; color:#F8F5EC; max-width:16ch; letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  .hero .tamil-name{font-family:var(--tamil-serif); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(17px,2.4vw,22px); color:var(--brass); margin:-4px 0 0;}
  .hero .motto{font-family:var(--tamil-serif); font-size:clamp(17px,2.1vw,21px); color:#F8F5EC; margin:10px 0 0;}
  .hero .motto-en{font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75); margin-top:2px;}
  .hero p.lede{max-width:48ch; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.9); font-size:16px; margin:8px 0 4px;}
  .hero-ctas{display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:flex-start; margin-top:10px;}
  .btn{text-decoration:none; padding:13px 24px; font-size:14px; font-weight:700; border-radius:8px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; transition:transform .15s ease, background .15s ease;}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--brass); color:#0B2200;}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:#e6ae44; transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.7); color:#F8F5EC;}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(248,245,236,0.14); transform:translateY(-1px);}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .hero{min-height:66vh;}
    .hero-inner{padding:0 20px 40px; gap:10px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Section shell ---------- */
  section{padding:78px 20px;}
  section.tight{padding:56px 20px;}
  .section-head{max-width:620px; margin:0 auto 40px; text-align:center;}
  .section-head .eyebrow{justify-content:center; color:var(--terracotta);}
  .section-head .eyebrow::before,.section-head .eyebrow::after{background:var(--terracotta);}
  .section-head h2{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:clamp(24px,3.4vw,34px); color:var(--bell-blue); margin:10px 0 12px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;}
  .section-head p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; margin:0;}
  .divider{width:44px; height:2px; background:var(--brass); margin:18px auto 0; border:none;}

  /* ---------- Feature cards (Connect-with-us style grid) ---------- */
  .feature-grid{max-width:1160px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px;}
  .feature-card{
    background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--surface-border); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
    text-decoration:none; color:var(--ink); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(15,30,48,0.07); transition:transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .25s ease;
  }
  .feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(15,30,48,0.14);}
  .feature-card .tile{height:120px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none;}
  .feature-card .tile svg{width:40px; height:40px; color:#F8F5EC;}
  .feature-card:nth-child(1) .tile{background:var(--bell-blue);}
  .feature-card:nth-child(2) .tile{background:var(--brass);}
  .feature-card:nth-child(3) .tile{background:var(--bell-blue-soft);}
  .feature-card:nth-child(4) .tile{background:var(--terracotta);}
  .feature-card .body{padding:20px 20px 22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; flex:1;}
  .feature-card h3{margin:0; font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:16.5px; color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .feature-card p{margin:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1;}
  .feature-card .go{font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--terracotta); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; margin-top:6px;}
  .feature-card .go svg{width:13px; height:13px; transition:transform .2s ease;}
  .feature-card:hover .go svg{transform:translateX(4px);}
  @media (max-width:900px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (max-width:520px){.feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ---------- About ---------- */
  .about-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr; gap:26px; align-items:start;}
  .about-grid > *{min-width:0;}
  .about-copy{padding:34px 34px;}
  .about-copy p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15px; margin:0 0 15px;}
  .about-copy p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .about-quote{border-left:3px solid var(--brass); padding-left:16px; margin:22px 0; font-family:var(--quote-font); font-size:16px; color:var(--bell-blue); font-style:italic;}
  .fact-card{padding:28px;}
  .fact-card h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:14px; margin:0 0 16px; color:var(--bell-blue); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; font-weight:600;}
  .fact-list{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:12px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .fact-list li{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; padding-bottom:12px; border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(31,42,46,0.15);}
  .fact-list li span{flex:none;}
  .fact-list b{color:var(--ink); font-weight:600; text-align:right; flex:1; min-width:0;}
  .fact-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none; padding-bottom:0;}
  @media (max-width:820px){.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}

  /* ---------- Rhythm of the day ---------- */
  .rhythm-panel{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; padding:50px 34px;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head .eyebrow{color:#D79A2C;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head .eyebrow::before,.rhythm-panel .section-head .eyebrow::after{background:#D79A2C;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head h2{color:#F8F5EC;}
  .rhythm-panel .section-head p{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75);}
  .rhythm-panel .divider{background:#D79A2C;}
  .arc-wrap{max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; padding:6px 4px 0;}
  .arc-wrap svg{width:100%; height:auto; display:block;}
  .arc-caption{text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.6); margin-top:6px;}
  .rhythm-table{max-width:760px; margin:44px auto 0; display:grid; gap:10px;}
  .rhythm-row{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:120px 1fr auto; gap:18px; align-items:center;
    background:rgba(248,245,236,0.08); border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.16); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
    padding:15px 20px;
  }
  .rhythm-row .time{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:#D79A2C;}
  .rhythm-row .what b{display:block; font-size:14px; font-weight:600;}
  .rhythm-row .what span{display:block; font-size:12px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.65); margin-top:2px;}
  .rhythm-row .cadence{font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.6); border:1px solid rgba(248,245,236,0.28); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap;}
  @media (max-width:640px){.rhythm-row{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:left; gap:6px;} .rhythm-row .cadence{justify-self:start;}}

  /* ---------- Ministries ---------- */
  .ministries-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;}
  .ministry-card{padding:26px 20px; text-align:center; transition:transform .18s ease;}
  .ministry-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .ministry-icon{width:38px; height:38px; margin:0 auto 14px; color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .ministry-card h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:16px; margin:0 0 6px; color:var(--ink);}
  .ministry-card p{font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0;}
  @media (max-width:900px){.ministries-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (max-width:520px){.ministries-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .placeholder-note{max-width:620px; margin:30px auto 0; text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:12px 16px; border-radius:var(--radius-sm); border:1px dashed rgba(31,42,46,0.2);}

  /* ---------- Events ---------- */
  .events-list{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; gap:12px;}
  .event-row{padding:20px 24px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:88px 1fr auto; gap:20px; align-items:center;}
  .event-date{text-align:center; font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .event-date .d{font-size:24px; font-weight:600; line-height:1;}
  .event-date .m{font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .event-row h3{margin:0 0 4px; font-size:15.5px; font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--ink);}
  .event-row p{margin:0; font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .event-tag{font-size:10.5px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.07em; color:var(--terracotta); border:1px solid rgba(166,67,44,0.3); padding:5px 10px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap;}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .event-row{grid-template-columns:52px 1fr; grid-template-areas:"date title" "date tag";}
    .event-date{grid-area:date;} .event-row h3, .event-row p{grid-area:title;} .event-tag{grid-area:tag; justify-self:start; margin-top:8px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
  .gallery-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .gallery-tile{aspect-ratio:4/3; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; color:var(--ink-soft); position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .gallery-tile svg{width:32px; height:32px; opacity:0.6; color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .gallery-tile span{font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.03em;}
  .gallery-tile.wide{grid-column:span 2;}
  .gallery-tile.photo{padding:0;}
  .gallery-tile.photo img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
  .gallery-tile.photo .cap{
    position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:14px; padding:10px 14px;
    font-size:12px; color:#F8F5EC; border-radius:12px;
  }
  @media (max-width:760px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}}
  @media (max-width:480px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .gallery-tile.wide{grid-column:span 1;}}

  /* ---------- Contact ---------- */
  .contact-grid{max-width:1060px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:24px; align-items:stretch;}
  .contact-grid > *{min-width:0;}
  .contact-card{padding:28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px;}
  .contact-item{display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start;}
  .contact-item svg{width:19px; height:19px; flex:none; margin-top:2px; color:var(--brass);}
  .contact-item h4{margin:0 0 3px; font-size:12px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:600;}
  .contact-item p, .contact-item a{margin:0; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); text-decoration:none;}
  .contact-item a:hover{color:var(--bell-blue);}
  .map-frame{overflow:hidden; min-height:320px; padding:8px;}
  .map-frame iframe{width:100%; height:100%; min-height:304px; border:0; display:block; border-radius:16px;}
  @media (max-width:820px){.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  @media (max-width:640px){
    .about-copy{padding:24px 20px;}
    .fact-card{padding:22px 20px;}
    .rhythm-panel{padding:36px 20px;}
    .contact-card{padding:22px 20px;}
    section{padding:56px 16px;}
    section.tight{padding:40px 16px;}
  }

  footer{padding:0;}
  .footer-main{background:var(--surface-dark-strong); color:#F8F5EC; padding:52px 20px 30px;}
  .footer-grid{max-width:1100px; margin:0 auto; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr; gap:36px;}
  .footer-col h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 16px; font-weight:700;}
  .footer-col p{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.7); font-size:13.5px; margin:0 0 10px; line-height:1.6;}
  .footer-col ul{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:10px;}
  .footer-col ul a{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.75); text-decoration:none; font-size:13.5px;}
  .footer-col ul a:hover{color:var(--brass);}
  .footer-brand{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .footer-brand span{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:700; font-size:16px; color:#F8F5EC;}
  .footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding:18px 20px 26px; text-align:center;}
  .footer-bottom .tamil{font-size:14px; color:var(--brass); margin:0 0 6px;}
  .footer-bottom p{margin:0; font-size:12px; color:rgba(248,245,236,0.55);}
  .footer-bottom .admin-link{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.4);}
  @media (max-width:820px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:28px;}}
  @media (max-width:520px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}
  .admin-link{display:inline-block; font-size:11px; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; background:none; border:none; font-family:inherit;}
  .footer-bottom .admin-link{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.4);}
  .footer-bottom .admin-link:hover{color:rgba(248,245,236,0.8);}


  /* ---------- Motion-as-UI-trend layer ---------- */

  /* ticker */
  .ticker-wrap{width:100%; margin:0; padding:0; overflow:hidden;}
  .ticker-inner{overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0; background:var(--surface-dark-strong); border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);}
  .ticker-track{display:flex; gap:44px; white-space:nowrap; width:max-content; animation:tickerScroll 28s linear infinite;}
  .ticker-track span{font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.02em; color:#F8F5EC; opacity:0.92; padding:0 6px;}
  @keyframes tickerScroll{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }
  body.motion-off-ticker .ticker-wrap{display:none;}

  /* kinetic hero words */
  .hero h1 .word{display:inline-block; opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); animation:wordUp .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards;}
  @keyframes wordUp{ to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);} }
  .kinetic-in{opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); animation:wordUp .8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1) forwards;}
  body.motion-off-kinetic .hero h1 .word,
  body.motion-off-kinetic .kinetic-in{animation:none; opacity:1; transform:none;}

  /* magnetic buttons */
  .btn{will-change:transform;}

  /* animated nav underline */
  nav.links a{position:relative; padding-bottom:6px;}
  nav.links a::after{content:""; position:absolute; left:50%; right:50%; bottom:0; height:2px; background:var(--bell-blue); border-radius:2px; transition:left .32s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), right .32s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}
  nav.links a:hover::after{left:0; right:0;}

  /* staggered group reveals */
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s;}
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .ministries-grid .ministry-card:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.07s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.14s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.21s;}
  .rhythm-table .rhythm-row:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.28s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(1){transition-delay:0s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.08s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.16s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.24s;}
  .gallery-grid .gallery-tile:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.32s;}

  /* alternating reveal directions so scroll motion feels choreographed, not repetitive */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); transition:opacity .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform .25s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .25s ease;}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  .reveal.from-left{transform:translate(-26px,0);}
  .reveal.from-right{transform:translate(26px,0);}
  .reveal.scale-in{transform:scale(0.94);}

  /* cursor-reactive blob */
  #cursorBlob{transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);}

  /* per-feature admin kill-switches for the earlier decorative layer */
  body.motion-off-fairylights .fairy-lights{display:none;}
  body.motion-off-doves .dove{display:none;}
  body.motion-off-blobdrift .bg-mesh span{animation:none !important;}
  body.motion-off-kolam .kolam-divider .spin{animation:none !important;}
  body.motion-off-heroparallax .hero-bg img,
  body.motion-off-heroparallax .hero-bg video{transform:none !important;}

  /* calm mode — user-toggleable, independent of OS reduced-motion */
  body.calm-mode *{animation:none !important; transition:none !important;}
  body.calm-mode .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  body.calm-mode .hero h1 .word, body.calm-mode .kinetic-in{opacity:1; transform:none;}

  /* ---------- Admin modal ---------- */
  .admin-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; display:none; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:20px; background:rgba(10,20,26,0.6);
  }
  .admin-overlay.open{display:flex;}
  @keyframes modalPop{ from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px) scale(.97);} to{opacity:1; transform:none;} }
  .admin-box{
    width:100%; max-width:440px; max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto; padding:30px 28px;
    background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--surface-border); border-radius:var(--radius);
    box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(6,18,25,0.4);
    animation:modalPop .35s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  @media (max-width:480px){
    .admin-overlay{padding:12px;}
    .admin-box{padding:22px 18px;}
  }
  .admin-box h3{font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--bell-blue); margin:0 0 4px; font-size:19px;}
  .admin-box .sub{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0 0 20px;}
  .field{display:grid; gap:6px; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .field label{font-size:12px; font-weight:600; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:14px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:10px;
    border:1px solid rgba(31,42,46,0.18); background:#FBF8F1;
  }
  .field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:56px;}
  .admin-actions{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:6px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .btn-solid{background:var(--bell-blue); color:#F8F5EC; border:none; padding:11px 18px; font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; border-radius:30px; cursor:pointer;}
  .btn-solid:hover{background:var(--bell-blue-soft);}
  .btn-text{background:none; border:none; color:var(--bell-blue); font-size:12.5px; text-decoration:underline; cursor:pointer; padding:6px 0;}
  .btn-close{position:absolute; top:16px; right:18px; background:none; border:none; font-size:20px; line-height:1; cursor:pointer; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .admin-note{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); background:rgba(176,141,62,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(176,141,62,0.3); padding:10px 12px; border-radius:10px; margin-top:14px;}
  .msg{font-size:12.5px; margin-top:8px; min-height:16px;}
  .msg.err{color:var(--terracotta);} .msg.ok{color:#2E7D4F;}
  .event-admin-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:10px; padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(31,42,46,0.15); font-size:13px;}
  .event-admin-row span{min-width:0; overflow-wrap:anywhere;}
  .event-admin-row .icon-btn{flex:none;}
  .event-admin-row:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .icon-btn{background:none; border:none; color:var(--terracotta); cursor:pointer; font-size:12px; text-decoration:underline;}
  .admin-view{display:none;}
  .admin-view.active{display:block;}
  hr.sep{border:none; border-top:1px solid rgba(31,42,46,0.12); margin:18px 0;}