/*
Theme Name: Starter starter
Theme URI: http://haider.local
Author: Starter starter
Author URI: http://haider.local
Description: A cultural, saffron-themed WordPress theme inspired by ayodhya.org.in. Features Elementor compatibility with editable header/footer via Ultimate Addons for Elementor (UAE). Multi-level navigation, hero slider support, event card layouts, gallery sections, and responsive design.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Text Domain: starter
*/

/* ============================================
   CSS Custom Properties (Design Tokens)
   ============================================ */
:root {
    /* Primary Colors */
    --color-saffron: #FF6600;
    --color-saffron-light: #FF9933;
    --color-saffron-lighter: #FFF3E0;
    --color-saffron-dark: #E55B00;

    /* Secondary Colors */
    --color-maroon: #8B0000;
    --color-maroon-light: #A52A2A;
    --color-gold: #DAA520;
    --color-gold-light: #F5D77A;

    /* Neutrals */
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-off-white: #FFFAF5;
    --color-light-gray: #F5F5F5;
    --color-gray: #999999;
    --color-dark-gray: #333333;
    --color-black: #1A1A1A;

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Poppins', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', 'Noto Sans Devanagari', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.25rem;
    --space-sm: 0.5rem;
    --space-md: 1rem;
    --space-lg: 1.5rem;
    --space-xl: 2rem;
    --space-2xl: 3rem;
    --space-3xl: 4rem;

    /* Container */
    --container-max: 1200px;
    --container-padding: 1rem;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);

    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
}

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

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-saffron-dark);
}

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ============================================
   Layout Utilities
   ============================================ */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-saffron), var(--color-gold));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Interior Pages Specific Headings (so we don't break homepage) */
.sus-page-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.sus-card-heading {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Top Bar
   ============================================ */
.top-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon) 0%, #5a0000 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.top-bar-address {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.top-bar-address svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: currentColor;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-social a {
    color: var(--color-white);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-social a:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.top-bar-social a svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: currentColor;
}

/* ============================================
   Site Header / Branding
   ============================================ */
.site-header {
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-saffron);
}

.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--container-padding);
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.site-branding {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.site-branding .custom-logo-link img {
    max-height: 70px;
    width: auto;
}

.site-logo-placeholder {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron), var(--color-gold));
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo-placeholder span {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.site-branding-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.site-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.site-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.site-description {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.site-tagline {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    margin: 2px 0 0 !important;
}

/* ============================================
   Navigation Bar (Full-width colored bar)
   ============================================ */
.main-nav-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron-dark) 0%, var(--color-saffron) 50%, var(--color-saffron-light) 100%);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.main-nav-bar.nav-scrolled {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 91, 0, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.95) 50%, rgba(255, 153, 51, 0.95) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.nav-bar-inner {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.nav-menu>li {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu>li>a {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.nav-menu>li>a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    transition: width var(--transition-base);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-menu>li:hover>a,
.nav-menu>li.current-menu-item>a,
.nav-menu>li.current-menu-ancestor>a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.nav-menu>li:hover>a::after,
.nav-menu>li.current-menu-item>a::after {
    width: 60%;
}

/* Dropdown arrow indicator */
.nav-menu li.menu-item-has-children>a::before {
    content: '▾';
    font-size: 0.7em;
    margin-left: 4px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Sub-menu (Level 2) */
.nav-menu .sub-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-saffron);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 1001;
    padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
}

.nav-menu li:hover>.sub-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li a:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron-lighter);
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    border-left-color: var(--color-saffron);
}

/* Sub-sub-menu (Level 3) */
.nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu {
    top: 0;
    left: 100%;
    border-top: none;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--color-saffron);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Header Actions & Buttons
   ============================================ */
.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.header-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.header-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron) 0%, var(--color-saffron-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(229, 91, 0, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron-dark) 0%, var(--color-saffron) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(229, 91, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-maroon) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-icon {
    font-size: 1.1em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .header-buttons {
        display: none; /* Hide on mobile to prioritize menu toggle */
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Mobile Menu Toggle
   ============================================ */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-sm);
    z-index: 1002;
}

.menu-toggle .hamburger {
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.menu-toggle .hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(6px, 6px);
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active .hamburger span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
}

/* ============================================
   Hero Slider
   ============================================ */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.slider-track {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.slide-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.slide-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.slide-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.slide-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.4);
}

.slide-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Slider Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.slider-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.slider-next {
    right: 20px;
}

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.dot.active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* ============================================
   News Ticker (Running strip below hero)
   ============================================ */
.news-ticker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.ticker-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ticker-label::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -12px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 20px 0 20px 12px;
    border-color: transparent transparent transparent var(--color-saffron);
}

.ticker-label-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.ticker-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 30px, black calc(100% - 30px), transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 30px, black calc(100% - 30px), transparent);
}

.ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: ticker-scroll 25s linear infinite;
    gap: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.ticker-content:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

a.ticker-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.ticker-separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 0 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ============================================
   Leadership Section
   ============================================ */
.leadership-section {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-saffron-lighter);
}

.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.leader-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.leader-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.leader-photo {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.leader-photo-placeholder {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron-lighter), #FFE0B2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-saffron);
}

.leader-photo-placeholder span {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.leader-photo img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-saffron);
}

.leader-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.leader-info p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================
   About Section
   ============================================ */
.about-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.about-content h3 {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: justify;
}

.about-image-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron-lighter), #FFE0B2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    border: 2px dashed var(--color-saffron);
}

.placeholder-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
}

.about-image-placeholder span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-saffron-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================
   Ramlila Section
   ============================================ */
.ramlila-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF3E0 0%, #FFECB3 100%);
}

.ramlila-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.ramlila-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}

.ramlila-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ramlila-card img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.ramlila-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon), var(--color-saffron));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ramlila-placeholder span {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.ramlila-info {
    padding: var(--space-md);
}

.ramlila-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ============================================
   Publications Panel
   ============================================ */
.sidebar-publications-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon) 0%, #5a0000 100%);
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.publications-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.pub-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pub-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pub-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.pub-card h5 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.pub-download-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.pub-download-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ============================================
   Gallery Section (Deepotsav)
   ============================================ */
.gallery-section {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron), var(--color-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-placeholder span {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-overlay h4 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Events Section
   ============================================ */
.events-section {
    background: var(--color-white);
}

/* ============================================
   Post Cards (Latest Events style)
   ============================================ */
.posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.post-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.post-card-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.post-card-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.post-card:hover .post-card-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post-card-thumbnail .category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-md);
    left: var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.post-card-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.post-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.post-card-content h3 a {
    color: var(--color-black);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.post-card-content h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--color-saffron);
}

.post-card-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.post-card-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-gray);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.read-more-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-saffron-dark);
}

/* Post thumbnail placeholder */
.post-thumb-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron-lighter), #E3F2FD);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.post-thumb-placeholder span {
    font-size: 3rem;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA Section
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon) 0%, var(--color-saffron-dark) 100%);
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}

.cta-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.cta-content p {
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-2xl);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-black);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.4);
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.hero-btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ============================================
   Buttons
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-saffron);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ============================================
   Footer
   ============================================ */
.site-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-black) 0%, #2D1810 100%);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-widget h4 {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-saffron);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-widget p,
.footer-widget li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-widget a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-widget a:hover {
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.footer-links li a::before {
    content: '›';
    margin-right: 6px;
    color: var(--color-saffron);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: var(--color-saffron);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-social a svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: var(--color-saffron);
}

/* ============================================
   Single Post / Page Content
   ============================================ */
.content-area {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.site-main {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.entry-header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    text-align: center;
}

.entry-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}

.entry-meta {
    color: var(--color-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.entry-content {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.entry-content h2 {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.entry-content img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/* Full-width page (for Elementor) */
.page-template-template-full-width .site-main,
.page-template-template-canvas .site-main {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
}

.elementor-page .site-main {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Sidebar Widgets
   ============================================ */
.widget-area {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.widget {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.widget-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-saffron);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ============================================
   Pagination
   ============================================ */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.pagination .page-numbers {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: var(--color-light-gray);
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pagination .page-numbers.current,
.pagination .page-numbers:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ============================================
   Front Page — no padding on content-area
   ============================================ */
.front-page .content-area {
    padding: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   WordPress Core Alignment Classes
   ============================================ */
.alignwide {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.alignfull {
    width: 100vw;
    margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%);
}

.aligncenter {
    text-align: center;
}

.alignleft {
    float: left;
    margin-right: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.alignright {
    float: right;
    margin-left: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

/* ============================================
   Elementor Compatibility
   ============================================ */
.elementor-page .entry-content {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.elementor-page .content-area {
    padding: 0;
}

/* Screen reader text (accessibility) */
.screen-reader-text {
    clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);
    position: absolute !important;
    height: 1px;
    width: 1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    word-wrap: normal !important;
}

/* ============================================
   Responsive Design
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-menu>li>a {
        padding: 10px 12px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

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

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

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

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

    .publications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --container-padding: 1rem;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu */
    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .main-nav-bar {
        position: relative;
    }

    .main-nav-bar .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 350px;
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--color-white);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 80px var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transition: right var(--transition-base);
        overflow-y: auto;
        z-index: 1001;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .main-nav-bar .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu>li>a {
        padding: var(--space-md);
        color: var(--color-dark-gray);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-light-gray);
        text-shadow: none;
    }

    .nav-menu>li>a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu>li:hover>a,
    .nav-menu>li.current-menu-item>a {
        background: var(--color-saffron-lighter);
        color: var(--color-saffron);
    }

    .nav-menu .sub-menu {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        border-top: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        display: none;
        padding-left: var(--space-lg);
        background: var(--color-saffron-lighter);
    }

    .nav-menu li.menu-item-has-children.open>.sub-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu .sub-menu .sub-menu {
        border-left: none;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .mobile-overlay {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        z-index: 1000;
    }

    .mobile-overlay.active {
        display: block;
    }

    /* Hero Slider */
    .hero-slider {
        height: 350px;
    }

    .slide-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .slider-arrow {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Leadership */
    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    /* Posts grid */
    .posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Publications */
    .publications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Top bar */
    .top-bar-address {
        display: none;
    }

    .top-bar .container {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Footer */
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Gallery */
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .ramlila-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .cta-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    body {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .site-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-slider {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .slide-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

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

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

/* ============================================
   Front Page (Elementor Editable)
   ============================================ */
.front-page-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.front-page-content .entry-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

/* When Elementor is NOT active on front page, add some container spacing */
.front-page-content .entry-content > *:not(.elementor):not(.elementor-section):not(.e-con) {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

/* Elementor full-width override */
.elementor-page .front-page-content .entry-content {
    padding: 0;
}

.elementor-page .content-area {
    padding: 0;
}

/* Full width template */
.page-template-template-full-width .content-area .container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
}

.page-template-template-full-width .site-main {
    max-width: 100%;
}

.page-template-template-full-width .entry-header {
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--container-padding);
}

/* ============================================
   Hero Image Slider
   ============================================ */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a0a00;
}

.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 400px;
}

.hero-slider .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slider .slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slider .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    min-height: 400px;
    max-height: 700px;
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 60px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 20px;
}

.slide-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 2px 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #FFD700;
    text-shadow: 1px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.slide-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 4;
}

/* Slider Arrows */
.slider-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-size: 28px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s;
    line-height: 1;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.slider-prev { left: 0; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; }
.slider-next { right: 0; border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px; }

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.slider-dots .dot.active {
    background: #FFD700;
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ============================================
   News Ticker
   ============================================ */
.news-ticker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: #222;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.ticker-label {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B0000, #CC3300);
    color: #FFD700;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.ticker-label::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -12px;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #CC3300, transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.ticker-track {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: tickerScroll linear infinite;
    padding-left: 20px;
    gap: 0;
}

.ticker-content:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.ticker-item {
    color: #ddd;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0 8px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

a.ticker-item:hover {
    color: #FFD700;
}

.ticker-divider {
    color: #555;
    padding: 0 4px;
}

.ticker-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-right: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.badge-new {
    background: #FF4444;
    color: #fff;
}

.badge-live {
    background: #00C853;
    color: #fff;
    animation: livePulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%      { opacity: 0.5; }
}

/* Slider Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .slider-container { min-height: 250px; }
    .hero-slider .slide img { min-height: 250px; max-height: 400px; }
    .slide-title { font-size: 22px; }
    .slide-subtitle { font-size: 14px; }
    .slider-arrow { font-size: 20px; padding: 10px 12px; }
    .slide-overlay { bottom: 40px; }
    .ticker-label { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 12px; }
    .news-ticker { font-size: 13px; }
}

/* ============================================
   HOMEPAGE SECTIONS (SUS = Sahitya Unnayan Sangh)
   ============================================ */

/* --- Common --- */
.sus-section { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; }
.sus-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.sus-tag::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.sus-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.sus-btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.35);
}
.sus-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.45);
    color: #fff;
}
.sus-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.sus-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.sus-btn-white {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    border: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.sus-btn-white:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ─── GSAP Animation Initial States ─── */
.gsap-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.gsap-card {
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Legacy fallback (no-JS) */
.no-js .gsap-reveal,
.no-js .gsap-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

/* GSAP safety fallback — if animation hasn't fired after 5s, show content */
@keyframes gsap-fallback-reveal {
    to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}
.gsap-reveal {
    animation: gsap-fallback-reveal 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay: 4s;
}

/* --- 1. HERO BANNER --- */
.hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon) 0%, #5a0000 50%, #3a0c1a 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 5rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.hero-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,102,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Hero Slider System --- */
.hero-slider { padding: 0; }
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; z-index: 1; }
.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
}
.hero-slide-text {
    max-width: 700px;
}
.hero-slide-heading {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.hero-slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.92;
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Dot indicators */
.hero-slide-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}
.hero-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    padding: 0;
}
.hero-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}
.hero-dot:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

.hero-banner-inner { position: relative; z-index: 3; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero-banner-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.hero-banner-title span { color: var(--color-gold); }
.hero-banner-tagline {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    opacity: 0.92;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-banner-body {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.hero-banner-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-banner { padding: 4rem 1rem 3.5rem; min-height: 400px; }
    .hero-banner-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .hero-banner-tagline { font-size: 1rem; }
    .hero-slide-heading { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .hero-slide-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .hero-slide-content { padding: 2rem 1rem; }
    .hero-slide-dots { bottom: 12px; }
}

/* --- 2. ABOUT --- */
.sus-about { background: var(--color-white); }
.sus-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    align-items: center;
}
.sus-about-image { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.sus-about-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.sus-about-image-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron-lighter), #fce4ec);
    height: 350px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 5rem;
}
.sus-about-content h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; color: var(--color-maroon); }
.sus-about-content p { color: var(--color-dark-gray); line-height: 1.9; }

/* --- Ticker track alias (HTML uses .ticker-track, CSS defines .ticker-wrap) --- */
.ticker-track {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 30px, black calc(100% - 30px), transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 30px, black calc(100% - 30px), transparent);
}
.ticker-divider {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    padding: 0 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sus-about-image-placeholder { height: 250px; }
    .sus-about-img { height: 250px; }
}


/* --- 3. MISSION & VISION --- */
.sus-mission { background: var(--color-off-white); }
.sus-mission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}
.sus-mission-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-saffron);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    text-align: left;
}
.sus-mission-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: var(--color-gold); }
.sus-mission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.sus-card-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.sus-mission-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--color-maroon); }
.sus-mission-card p { color: var(--color-dark-gray); line-height: 1.85; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* --- 4. PROGRAMS --- */
.sus-programs { background: var(--color-white); }
.sus-programs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}
.sus-program-card {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sus-program-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-saffron), var(--color-maroon));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.sus-program-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.sus-program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--color-saffron-lighter);
}
.sus-program-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.sus-program-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-gray); line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .sus-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .sus-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px)  { .sus-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- 5. IMPACT --- */
.sus-impact {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon) 0%, #5a0000 100%);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
}
.sus-impact h2,
.sus-impact .section-title { color: #fff; }
.sus-impact .sus-tag { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.sus-impact::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sus-impact > * { position: relative; }
.sus-counters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}
.sus-counter-box { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-lg); }
.sus-counter-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.sus-counter-label { font-size: 0.95rem; opacity: 0.85; margin-top: var(--space-sm); }
.sus-impact-text {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.85;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-counters-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .sus-counter-number { font-size: 2.2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) { .sus-counters-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- 6. AWARDS --- */
.sus-awards { background: var(--color-off-white); }
.sus-awards-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sus-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    font-family: inherit;
}
.sus-tab-btn.active, .sus-tab-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
}
.sus-tab-panel { display: none; }
.sus-tab-panel.active { display: block; }
.sus-awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}
.sus-award-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    text-align: left;
}
.sus-award-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); }
.sus-award-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-maroon); }
.sus-award-field { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.sus-award-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-gray); }
.sus-honourees-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}
.sus-honouree-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.sus-honouree-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.sus-honouree-avatar {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron-lighter), #fce4ec);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}
.sus-honouree-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.sus-award-name { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }

/* --- 7. TEAM --- */
.sus-team { background: var(--color-white); }
.sus-team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}
.sus-team-card {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.sus-team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); border-color: var(--color-saffron-lighter); }
.sus-team-avatar {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon), var(--color-saffron));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(139,0,0,0.3);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sus-team-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.sus-team-card h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.sus-team-role { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.sus-team-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-gray); line-height: 1.6; }
.sus-team-contact {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.sus-team-social {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}
.sus-team-social:hover { color: var(--color-saffron); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; max-width: 400px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
}

/* --- 8. EVENTS --- */
.sus-events { background: var(--color-off-white); }
.sus-events-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}
.sus-event-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.sus-event-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12); }
.sus-event-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-saffron), var(--color-maroon));
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
}
.sus-event-header h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.sus-event-date { font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0.85; margin-bottom: var(--space-xs); }
.sus-event-body { padding: var(--space-lg); text-align: left; }
.sus-event-location { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.sus-event-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-gray); line-height: 1.6; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .sus-events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --- 9. CTA --- */
.sus-cta {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sus-cta h2,
.sus-cta .section-title { color: var(--color-maroon); }
.sus-cta .sus-tag { color: var(--color-saffron); }
.sus-cta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(139,0,0,0.03);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
}
.sus-cta > * { position: relative; }
.sus-cta .sus-tag::after { background: var(--color-saffron); }
.sus-cta-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}
.sus-cta-card {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.sus-cta-card:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(139,0,0,0.12); border-color: var(--color-saffron); }
.sus-cta-card h4 { color: var(--color-maroon); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.sus-cta-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-gray); line-height: 1.6; }
.sus-cta-contact {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
}
.sus-cta-contact a { color: var(--color-maroon); font-weight: 700; }
.sus-cta-contact a:hover { color: var(--color-saffron); }
.sus-cta .sus-btn-white {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
}
.sus-cta .sus-btn-white:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .sus-cta-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ============================================
   MARQUEE GALLERY (Rishihood-style)
   ============================================ */
.sus-marquee-section {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-wrapper {
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.marquee-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.marquee-inner {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-card {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 220px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.marquee-card-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.marquee-card span {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .marquee-card {
        width: 170px;
        height: 150px;
    }
    .marquee-card-icon {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .marquee-card span {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   8.5 KAVI SAMMELAN — 3D Image Carousel
   ============================================ */
.kavi-slider-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1923 0%, #1a2a3a 40%, #0d1b2a 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.kavi-slider-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 30%, rgba(218,165,32,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 70%, rgba(255,102,0,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.kavi-slider-section > * { position: relative; }
.kavi-slider-section .section-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Carousel Container */
.kavi-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: var(--space-2xl) auto 0;
    padding: 0 60px;
}

.kavi-carousel {
    position: relative;
    height: 420px;
    perspective: 1200px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.kavi-carousel-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Slide */
.kavi-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 520px;
    max-width: 80vw;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.kavi-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.kavi-slide-caption {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.85));
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 40px 20px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

/* Active (center) */
.kavi-slide.kavi-active {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) rotateY(0deg);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(218,165,32,0.15);
}

/* Previous (left) */
.kavi-slide.kavi-prev {
    transform: translate(-110%, -50%) scale(0.82) rotateY(25deg);
    opacity: 0.75;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: auto;
    filter: brightness(0.7);
}

/* Next (right) */
.kavi-slide.kavi-next {
    transform: translate(10%, -50%) scale(0.82) rotateY(-25deg);
    opacity: 0.75;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: auto;
    filter: brightness(0.7);
}

/* Far Previous */
.kavi-slide.kavi-far-prev {
    transform: translate(-160%, -50%) scale(0.6) rotateY(40deg);
    opacity: 0.35;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: brightness(0.4);
}

/* Far Next */
.kavi-slide.kavi-far-next {
    transform: translate(60%, -50%) scale(0.6) rotateY(-40deg);
    opacity: 0.35;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: brightness(0.4);
}

/* Hidden */
.kavi-slide.kavi-hidden {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.3);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Navigation Arrows */
.kavi-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    font-size: 22px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
}
.kavi-nav:hover {
    background: rgba(218,165,32,0.6);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(218,165,32,0.4);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.kavi-nav-prev { left: 8px; }
.kavi-nav-next { right: 8px; }

/* Dot Navigation */
.kavi-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}
.kavi-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0;
}
.kavi-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    transform: scale(1.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(218,165,32,0.5);
}
.kavi-dot:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .kavi-carousel { height: 340px; }
    .kavi-slide { width: 400px; }
    .kavi-slide img { height: 260px; }
    .kavi-slider-section .section-title { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .kavi-carousel { height: 280px; }
    .kavi-slide { width: 300px; max-width: 85vw; }
    .kavi-slide img { height: 200px; }
    .kavi-carousel-wrapper { padding: 0 40px; }
    .kavi-nav { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 18px; }
    .kavi-nav-prev { left: 2px; }
    .kavi-nav-next { right: 2px; }
    .kavi-slider-section .section-title { font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .kavi-slide.kavi-prev { transform: translate(-95%, -50%) scale(0.75) rotateY(20deg); }
    .kavi-slide.kavi-next { transform: translate(-5%, -50%) scale(0.75) rotateY(-20deg); }
    .kavi-slide.kavi-far-prev,
    .kavi-slide.kavi-far-next { opacity: 0; }
}

/* ============================================
   PHOTO GALLERY — Global Section + Shortcode
   ============================================ */
.sus-photo-gallery {
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Filter Tabs */
.sus-gal-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.sus-gal-filter-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.sus-gal-filter-btn.active,
.sus-gal-filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(139,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Gallery Grid */
.sus-gal-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--gal-cols, 3), 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Gallery Item */
.sus-gal-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.sus-gal-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.sus-gal-item.sus-gal-hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image Wrapper */
.sus-gal-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.sus-gal-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}
.sus-gal-item:hover .sus-gal-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Overlay */
.sus-gal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.sus-gal-item:hover .sus-gal-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}
.sus-gal-zoom {
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.sus-gal-zoom:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Caption */
.sus-gal-caption {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Badge */
.sus-gal-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon), var(--color-saffron));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Lightbox */
.sus-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.sus-lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.sus-lightbox img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    object-fit: contain;
}
.sus-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 36px;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    line-height: 1;
}
.sus-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255,0,0,0.4);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.sus-lightbox-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 16px;
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sus-gal-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .sus-gal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sus-gal-img-wrap img { height: 220px; }
    .sus-gal-filters { gap: 6px; }
    .sus-gal-filter-btn { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 0.5rem 1rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   POETRY / KAVYA SECTION — Testimonial Cards
   ============================================ */
.sus-poetry-section {
    --poetry-bg: #8B0000;
    background: var(--poetry-bg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0;
}
.sus-poetry-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Heading — bold white, italic highlight */
.sus-poetry-heading {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.sus-poetry-heading em {
    font-style: italic;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    text-underline-offset: 6px;
    text-decoration-thickness: 3px;
}

/* Track wrapper — holds arrows + track */
.sus-poetry-track-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Track */
.sus-poetry-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 28px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 16px 4px;
    flex: 1;
}
.sus-poetry-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

/* Card — clean white, large rounded, like screenshot */
.sus-poetry-card {
    min-width: 360px;
    max-width: 420px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 36px 30px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), box-shadow 0.5s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sus-poetry-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 52px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Decorative big quote mark — top left */
.sus-poetry-quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -8px;
    left: 16px;
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    color: rgba(139,0,0,0.1);
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 900;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Quote text — clean, no border */
.sus-poetry-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #333;
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Bottom row — author + readmore */
.sus-poetry-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    padding-top: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Author row */
.sus-poetry-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.sus-poetry-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon), var(--color-saffron));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 2px solid rgba(218,165,32,0.3);
}
.sus-poetry-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.sus-poetry-avatar span {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
}
.sus-poetry-info {
    min-width: 0;
}
.sus-poetry-info strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1d2327;
    line-height: 1.3;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.sus-poetry-info span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #888;
    margin-top: 1px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Read More button */
.sus-poetry-readmore {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: inherit;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.sus-poetry-readmore:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(139,0,0,0.35);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Scroll arrows — inline with track */
.sus-poetry-arrow {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sus-poetry-arrow:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* Poetry Modal (Read More popup) */
.sus-poem-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.sus-poem-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
.sus-poem-modal-content {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 44px 40px;
    max-width: 620px;
    width: 90vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 68px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    animation: poemModalIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
@keyframes poemModalIn {
    from { transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.sus-poem-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 28px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #aaa;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.sus-poem-modal-close:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}
.sus-poem-modal-body {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 2;
    color: #333;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
    padding-left: 24px;
    white-space: pre-line;
}
.sus-poem-modal-poet {
    margin-top: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    text-align: right;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-poetry-card { min-width: 290px; max-width: 330px; padding: 28px 22px 22px; }
    .sus-poetry-text { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .sus-poetry-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    .sus-poetry-arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 1rem; }
    .sus-poem-modal-content { padding: 30px 22px; }
    .sus-poetry-quote-mark { font-size: 4rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sus-poetry-card { min-width: 265px; max-width: 290px; padding: 24px 18px 18px; }
    .sus-poetry-track-wrapper { padding: 0 12px; }
}

/* ============================================
   Maktub Blog Style
   ============================================ */
.sus-blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sus-blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

.sus-blog-card.maktub-style {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .epcl-bg {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .featured-image.epcl-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .thumb {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    background: #f5f5f5;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .thumb .fullimage {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style:hover .thumb .fullimage {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .info {
    flex: 1;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .main-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .main-title a {
    color: #333;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background-size 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 82%, var(--color-saffron) 0);
    background-size: 0% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: inline;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .main-title a:hover {
    color: #333;
    background-size: 100% 100%;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style header .meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #888;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style header .meta .meta-separator {
    color: #f75555;
    font-weight: bold;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .post-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .bottom-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px dashed #eee;
    padding-top: 15px;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .tag-link {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #888;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .tag-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-saffron-lighter);
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    border-color: var(--color-saffron-lighter);
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: auto;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .author-image {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: #eee;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .author-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #555;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.sus-blog-card.maktub-style .author:hover .author-name {
    color: var(--color-saffron);
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .sus-blog-card.maktub-style .epcl-bg {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .sus-blog-card.maktub-style .featured-image.epcl-flex {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   About Us Page (Our Story)
   ============================================ */
.sus-about-page-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Hero Section */
.sus-about-hero-section {
    padding: 10rem 0 6rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center top, var(--color-off-white) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.sus-about-hero-text {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sus-about-hero-text { font-size: 2.8rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-about-hero-section { padding: 6rem 0 4rem; }
    .sus-about-hero-text { font-size: 2rem; }
}

/* Vision Section */
.sus-about-vision-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
}
.sus-vision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}
.sus-vision-heading {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--color-saffron);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
}
.sus-vision-right p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .sus-vision-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .sus-vision-heading {
        position: static;
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Timeline Section */
.sus-about-timeline-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: #fafafa;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
}
.sus-timeline-heading {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
}
.sus-timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}
.sus-timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-saffron), var(--color-maroon));
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.sus-timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 2rem 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.sus-timeline-item-left {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}
.sus-timeline-item-right {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
}
.sus-timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2.5rem;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-saffron);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,102,0,0.2);
}
.sus-timeline-item-left .sus-timeline-dot {
    right: -10px;
}
.sus-timeline-item-right .sus-timeline-dot {
    left: -10px;
}
.sus-timeline-year {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-saffron-light);
    opacity: 0.2;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: -1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sus-timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.sus-timeline-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-timeline-line {
        left: 20px;
        transform: none;
    }
    .sus-timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 2rem 0 2rem 50px;
        left: 0 !important;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .sus-timeline-dot {
        left: 10px !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }
    .sus-timeline-year {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}



/* ============================================
   About Us Page Styles
   ============================================ */
.sus-about-page-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-white);
}
.sus-about-section {
    position: relative;
}
.relative-z {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.sus-about-hero {
    min-height: 50vh; /* Changed from 80vh to 50vh as requested */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sus-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sus-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}
.sus-hero-content-wrap {
    max-width: 800px;
}
.sus-hero-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}
.sus-hero-desc {
    color: var(--color-light-gray);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}
.sus-btn-journey {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}
.sus-btn-journey:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* --- Vision Section --- */
.sus-about-vision {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
}
.sus-vision-decor {
    position: absolute;
    width: 250px;
    opacity: 0.6;
    z-index: 1;
}
.sus-vision-decor-left {
    top: -50px;
    left: -50px;
}
.sus-vision-decor-right {
    top: 40%;
    right: -50px;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.sus-vision-heading {
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem !important; /* Forces margin space to avoid overlap */
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.sus-vision-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.sus-vision-col {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
}
.sus-vision-col p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.sus-vision-col-border {
    border-left: 2px dashed rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
    padding-left: var(--space-2xl);
}
/* --- Vision Marquee Slider --- */
.sus-vision-marquee-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    margin-left: calc(50% - 50vw);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 10%, black 90%, transparent 100%);
}
.sus-vision-marquee-track {
    --item-width: 350px;
    --item-gap: 16px;
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    gap: var(--item-gap);
    animation: susMarqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}
.sus-vision-marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.sus-vision-marquee-item {
    flex: 0 0 var(--item-width);
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.sus-vision-marquee-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.sus-vision-marquee-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@keyframes susMarqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-1 * var(--marquee-items-count) * (var(--item-width) + var(--item-gap)))); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-vision-marquee-track {
        --item-width: 260px;
    }
    .sus-vision-marquee-item {
        height: 200px;
    }
}

/* --- Timeline Section --- */
.sus-about-timeline {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: var(--color-off-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sus-timeline-bg-rings {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    transform: translate(-30%, -50%);
    width: 1000px;
    height: 1000px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.sus-timeline-bg-rings .ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 30px solid var(--color-saffron-lighter);
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.sus-timeline-bg-rings .r1 { width: 100%; height: 100%; opacity: 0.5; }
.sus-timeline-bg-rings .r2 { width: 75%; height: 75%; opacity: 0.7; }
.sus-timeline-bg-rings .r3 { width: 50%; height: 50%; opacity: 1; }

.sus-timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
}
.sus-timeline-line-base {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
}
.sus-timeline-line-fill {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
}
.sus-timeline-row {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 8rem;
    z-index: 4;
}
.sus-timeline-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.sus-timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.sus-time-side {
    width: 45%;
}
.sus-time-visual {
    display: flex;
}
.timeline-even .sus-time-visual {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.timeline-odd .sus-timeline-row {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}
.timeline-odd .sus-time-visual {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}
.sus-time-img-circle {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 10px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.sus-time-img-circle img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.sus-time-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}
.timeline-even .sus-time-text {
    flex-direction: row;
}
.timeline-odd .sus-time-text {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    text-align: right;
}
.sus-time-year {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    opacity: 0.4;
    line-height: 1;
}
.sus-time-content {
    flex: 1;
}
.sus-time-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-black);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}
.sus-time-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-gray);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sus-hero-title { font-size: 3rem; }
    .sus-hero-desc { font-size: 1.2rem; }
    .sus-vision-columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
    .sus-vision-col-border {
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        border-top: 2px dashed rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
        padding-top: var(--space-md);
    }
    .sus-vision-slide {
        flex: 0 0 280px;
    }
    .sus-time-img-circle { width: 250px; height: 250px; }
    .sus-time-year { font-size: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sus-about-hero { min-height: 40vh; text-align: center; }
    .sus-vision-slide { flex: 0 0 230px; }
    
    .sus-timeline-line-base, .sus-timeline-line-fill {
        left: 20px;
        transform: none;
    }
    .sus-timeline-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-left: 60px;
        margin-bottom: 4rem;
    }
    .sus-timeline-dot {
        left: 22px;
        top: 0;
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }
    .sus-time-side { width: 100%; }
    .sus-time-visual, .sus-time-text {
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .sus-time-text {
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }
    .sus-time-year { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .sus-time-img-circle {
        width: 100%;
        height: 250px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }
}

/* --- Blog Pagination --- */
.pagination {
    margin: 4rem 0;
}
.pagination .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.pagination .page-numbers {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--color-maroon);
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    min-width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.pagination .page-numbers:hover {
    background: var(--color-maroon);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-maroon);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(139,0,0,0.1);
}
.pagination .page-numbers.current {
    background: var(--color-saffron);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--color-saffron);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255,153,51,0.2);
}
.pagination .page-numbers.dots {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #888;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.pagination .screen-reader-text {
    display: none;
}