/* Reset and Base Styles */



@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Tamil:wght@400;700&display=swap');

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

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
    background: #fff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.welcome-section {
    padding-top: 0px;
}

/* Variables */
:root {
    --primary-green: #4CAF50;
    --primary-pink: #FF4F5E;
    --dark-green: #388E3C;
    --light-green: #C8E6C9;
    --dark-pink: #E91E63;
    --light-pink: #FFE4E6;
    --text-dark: #2E2E2E;
    --text-light: #666;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-hover: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Typography */
.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.section-title i {
    color: var(--primary-green);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.section-title::after {

    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--primary-pink));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Navigation */
.navbar {
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    height: 60px;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 10px 20px;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 50px;
    padding-top: 0px;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 25px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #74000a;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
}

.bar {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-green);
    margin: 3px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Hero Banner */
.hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    object-fit: fill;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    font-family: 'poppins', sans-serif;
}

.slide-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--primary-pink));
    color: white;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--dark-green), var(--dark-pink));
}

.banner-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.dot {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active,
.dot:hover {
    background: white;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Sections */
.section {
    position: relative;
}

.section:nth-child(even) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

/* Welcome Section */


.welcome-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.founder-intro {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.founder-image-col {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.founder-image {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    object-fit: fill;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.section-title2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
}

.founder-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;

}

.founder-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.founder-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


/* Feature Cards Section with Background Image */
.feature-cards {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background-image: url("https://images.pexels.com/photos/326279/pexels-photo-326279.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1920");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.feature-cards::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #5e5d5d;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
    /* blends with background image */
    z-index: -1;
}

.section-titles {
    text-align: center;
    color: rgb(48, 48, 48);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-title {
    margin-top: 0px;
    text-align: center;
    color: rgb(255, 255, 255);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Cards Layout */
.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow, 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    transition: 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover, 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.feature-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: 0.3s ease;

}

.feature-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark, #333);
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--text-light, #666);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.card-arrow {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-green, #4CAF50);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .card-arrow {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}


/* Franchise CTA */
.franchise-cta {

    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 100px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.franchise-btn {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.franchise-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.scrolling-food-section h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #333;
}


/* Container */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 30px 20px 20px;
}


/* Section with green bg */
/* Section with background image */
.card-section {
    background: url("images/founderbg.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    /* parallax effect */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ✅ Trap overlay */
.card-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #11111167;
    z-index: -1;
}

.card-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 2fr;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 1100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    /* keeps it above the bg trap */
}


/* Image Side */
.card-image {
    position: relative;
}

.card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: fill;
    display: block;
}

.circle-decor {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Text Side */
.card-text {
    padding: 30px 40px;
    /* reduced padding for better balance */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    /* adds spacing between elements */
}

.card-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    /* slightly smaller for balance */
    color: #46693d;
    margin: 0;
    /* remove extra bottom margin */
}

.card-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    /* a bit larger for readability */
    color: #494949;
    /* softer contrast */
    line-height: 1.8;
    /* more breathing room between lines */
    margin: 0;
    /* rely on gap instead */
}


.promise-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-green), var(--light-pink));
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.promise-section h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.promise-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.promise-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.promise-list li i {
    color: var(--primary-green);
    margin-right: 10px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Morning Tiffin Package Section */
.tiffin-package {
    margin: 60px auto;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1000px;
}

.tiffin-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tiffin-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}


/* Package Box */
.tiffin-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    padding: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tiffin-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* Image */
.tiffin-image h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    padding-top: 0;
}

.tiffin-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 350px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tiffin-image img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Details */
.tiffin-details {
    text-align: left;
}

.tiffin-heading {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.tiffin-items {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.tiffin-items li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #1f1f1f;
}


/* Food Cards */
.food-category {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.food-category h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #117c38;
    margin-bottom: 20px;

}



.food-grid1 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;

    margin-bottom: 50px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

z .food-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.food-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.food-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.food-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.food-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.food-info {
    padding: 5px;
    text-align: center;
}

.food-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);

    font-family: poppins, sans-serif;
}

.food-info p {
    color: var(--text-light);

}

/* Highlights */
.highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    height: 600px;
}

.highlight-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card.featured {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.highlight-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.highlight-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
    color: white;
    padding: 30px;
}

.highlight-badge {
    background: var(--primary-pink);
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.highlight-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Franchise Outlets Section */
.gallery-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.gallery-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #333;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    grid-auto-rows: 200px;
}

/* Cards */
.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item.tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
    /* makes some cards taller for variety */
}

.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Images */
.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    /* zoom effect */
}

/* Overlay */
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.7);
    /* green shade */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-overlay i {
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 2000;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.lightbox-content {
    padding-top: 60px;
    display: block;
    margin: auto;
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 90%;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 35px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: bold;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Layout */
.franchise-cta {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: #d3f8da;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Slider Container */
.slider {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slides img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 3s ease-in-out;
}

.slides img.active {
    opacity: 1;
}


/* Right Content */
.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Form Styles */
.franchise-form {
    background: white;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.franchise-form h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: #0d5e11;
}




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

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-green);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0c4700;
    color: white;
    padding: 15px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.submit-btn:hover {

    background: #0d5e11;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

/* Page Header */
.page-header {
    background: #004600;
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    height: 300px;

}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.page-header p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Values Section */
.values-section {
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    /* always 4 per row */
    gap: 25px;
}


/* Cards */
.value-card {
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 29px;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.value-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #333;
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.value-card p {
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.card-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border: 1px solid #333;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.card-btn:hover {
    background: #333;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Different Background Colors */
.card-green {
    background: #def7ca;
}

.card-brown {
    background: #e2c5a7;
}

.card-blue {
    background: #c6cde5;
}

.card-red {
    background: #f5d4de;
}

/* Featured Items */


.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.featured-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.featured-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.featured-info {
    padding: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 20px;
    background: var(--primary-pink);
    color: white;
    padding: 5px 15px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: 'poppins', sans-serif;
}

.featured-info p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.featured-price {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Awards Section */
.awards-section {
    margin-top: 80px;
    background: #75000a;
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 0px 30px 0px 30px;
}

.award-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.award-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--primary-pink));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
}

.award-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.award-card p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Investment Details */
.investment-details {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.investment-details h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.investment-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.investment-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-green), var(--light-pink));
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.investment-item h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.investment-item p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-green);
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.step {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

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

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary-green), var(--primary-pink));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
}

.step h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.step p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Map Section */
.map-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.map-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.map-placeholder {
    background: #004103;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    text-align: center;
}

.map-placeholder h4 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #fff;
}

.map-placeholder p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}

.map {
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.quick-contact {
    margin: 10px auto;
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #222;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-green);
    margin: 0 auto 0;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.quick-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;

}

.quick-contact-item {
    background: rgba(58, 58, 58, 0.212);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.quick-contact-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.icon-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: white;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF50, #2E7D32);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-box.whatsapp {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
}

.icon-box.franchise {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC107, #FF9800);
}

.contact-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #111;
}

.contact-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF50, #2E7D32);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #388E3C, #1B5E20);
}

/* Contact Section */
.contact-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.contact-item i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-green);
    margin-right: 20px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    min-width: 30px;
}

.contact-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-form {
    background: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;

}

.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-dark), #1a1a1a);
    color: white;

}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-logo img {
    width: 180px;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-section h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-green);
}

.footer-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-section ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-section ul li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-section ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-green);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--primary-green);
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.footer-names {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-names strong {
    color: var(--primary-green);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-section .social-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-section .social-links li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-section .social-links a {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-section .social-links a i {
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-section .social-links a:hover {
    color: #4CAF50;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}


/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

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

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }

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

@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(30px);
    }

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

.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    animation-fill-mode: both;
    animation-duration: 0.8s;
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
}

.fade-in-up {
    animation-name: fadeInUp;
}

.fade-in-left {
    animation-name: fadeInLeft;
}

.fade-in-right {
    animation-name: fadeInRight;
}


/* Background Textures */
.section:nth-child(odd)::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0.03;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, var(--primary-green) 2px, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, var(--primary-pink) 2px, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 40% 80%, var(--primary-green) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 100px 100px, 150px 150px, 75px 75px;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Smooth scrolling */



/* Franchise Section */
.franchise-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.franchise-benefits h3,
.franchise-form h3 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #e63946;
    font-size: 25px;
}

/* Benefits Grid */
.benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.benefit-item {
    background: #e2e2e2;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.benefit-item i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #ff7f50;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.benefit-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Investment Details */
.investment-details {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.investment-details h4 {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ff7f50;
}

.investment-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.investment-item {
    background: #fefefe;
    padding: 15px;
    border-left: 4px solid #ff7f50;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

/* Franchise Form */
.franchise-form {
    background: #e2e2e2;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    border: none;
    background: #e63946;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    background: #d62828;
}

/* Process Section */
.process-section {
    margin-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #e63946;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.step {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #e63946;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: auto;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Special Categories */
.special-category {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 60px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.category-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #333333;
     
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.special-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.special-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.special-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.special-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.special-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.special-overlay h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* CTA Section */
.cta {
    background: #004100;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.cta h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cta p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.cta-btn {
    background: #fff;
    color: #227900;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    background: #333;
    color: #fff;
}






/* Scrolling Food Images Section */
.scrolling-food-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.scrolling-food-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 25% 25%, var(--primary-green) 2px, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 75% 75%, var(--primary-pink) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px, 40px 40px;
    opacity: 0.05;
    z-index: 1;
}

.scrolling-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.right-scroll {
    animation: scrollRight 35s linear infinite;
}

.left-scroll {
    animation: scrollLeft 35s linear infinite;
}

.food-scroll-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 200px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.food-scroll-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.food-scroll-item img {
    width: 300px;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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


/* Scrolling Animations */
@keyframes scrollRight {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }
}

@keyframes scrollLeft {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0%);
    }

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

/* Pause animation on hover */
.scrolling-row:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Idiyappam Section */
.idiyappam-section {
    margin: 30px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.idiyappam-section h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #333;
    font-family: 'poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    /* 3 per row */
    gap: 25px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Cards */
.idiyappam-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.idiyappam-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Images */
.idiyappam-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-radius 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* Hover zoom effect only on image */
.idiyappam-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Card Content */
.idiyappam-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.idiyappam-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #2c3e50;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: 'poppins', sans-serif;
}

.idiyappam-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
}



/* Infinite Loop Animation */
@keyframes scrollLoop {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

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

/* Special Items */
.special-category {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}


.special-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 35px;
    padding: 10px 50px 0px 50px;

}

.special-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.special-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.special-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.special-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
    color: white;
    padding: 30px 20px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.special-overlay h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-family: 'poppins', sans-serif;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.special-card:hover .special-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(27, 150, 31, 0.9));
}

/* Cuisine Section */
.cuisine-section {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 20px;
}

.cuisine-section h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #333;
}

/* Grid Layout */
.cuisine-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: auto;
}

/* Card Style */
.cuisine-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    /* white card */
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #333;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.cuisine-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Card Image */
.cuisine-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Card Text */
.cuisine-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #357500;
    /* brand color */
}

.cuisine-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #555;
}

/* Button */
.cuisine-card button {
    background-color: #008521;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.cuisine-card button:hover {
    background-color: #2a9400;
}

.quick-contact {
    margin: 10px auto;
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: 1100px;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #222;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: #e6e3e3;
    position: relative;
}


.section-title::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-green);
    margin: 0 auto 0;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.quick-contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;

}

.quick-contact-item {
    background: rgba(58, 58, 58, 0.212);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.quick-contact-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.icon-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: white;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF50, #2E7D32);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-box.whatsapp {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
}

.icon-box.franchise {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC107, #FF9800);
}

.contact-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #111;
}

.contact-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF50, #2E7D32);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #388E3C, #1B5E20);
}

/* Wrapper */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Toggle style */
.nav-link {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Submenu (hidden by default) */
.dropdown-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #fff;
  min-width: 180px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  
}
/* Show dropdown when clicked (via JS adding .show class) */
.dropdown-content.show {
  display: block !important;
}
.dropdown-content a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #333;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s ease;
}
.dropdown-content a:hover {
  background: #74000a;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ---------------- NAVBAR ---------------- */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    /* stays at top */
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 2000;
    /* navbar above hero */
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
    background: #fff;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-green, #006400);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-logo img {
    width: 150px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
    color: var(--text-dark, #333);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 25px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: #fff;
    background: #74000a;
}
/* ---------------- HERO SLIDER ---------------- */
.custom-hero-slider,
.hero-banner,
.home-banner {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 650px;        /* default height for large screens */
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: 60px;    /* top spacing for navbar */
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* Slides container */
.custom-slides {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Individual slides */
.custom-slide {
    display: none;        /* hide by default */
    height: 100%;
}

.custom-slide.active {
    display: block;       /* show active slide */
}

.custom-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;    /* maintain aspect ratio and cover slider */
    display: block;
}

/* Dots navigation */
.custom-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.custom-dot {
    height: 12px;
    width: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-dot.active {
    background-color: #fff;
}


/* ---------------- MOBILE MENU ---------------- */

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
}

.bar {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-green, #006400);
    margin: 3px 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


/* Home Banner */
.home-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 470px;
    /* adjust as needed */
    

}

.banner-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 570px;
}

.banner-image {
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* makes image fill nicely */
    display: block;
}

.testimonials {
    background: #fff;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Noto Sans Tamil', sans-serif;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    color: #333333;
    text-shadow: 0px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.user-img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 14px;
}

.stars {
    color: #FFD700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.review-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.review-time {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #777;
}

.review-rating {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 10px;
}




/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE STYLES ---------------- */

/* Tablets (max-width: 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: #fff;
        position: absolute;
        top: 60px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 200px;
        padding: 15px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .food-scroll-item{
        height: 150px;
        width: 230px;
    }
    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .founder-intro {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .card-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .tiffin-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .contact-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

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

/* Mobiles (max-width: 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .cta-btn, .franchise-btn, .submit-btn {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .feature-card img,
    .tiffin-image img,
    .food-card img,
    .highlight-card img,
    .gallery-item img {
        height: 200px;
        object-fit: cover;
    }
    .banner-image {
        padding-top: 0px;
    }
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
       
    }

    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }

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

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .franchise-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

/* ---------------- GALLERY ---------------- */
.gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 2fr ; /* single column */
}
.gallery-item {
    height: auto;
}
.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.gallery-overlay {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    background: none;
    color: #333;
    padding: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ---------------- BANNER ---------------- */
.hero-banner,
.home-banner,
.custom-hero-slider {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100px;
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: 60px ;  /* reduce top & bottom white space */
}
.banner-container {
    height: auto !important;
}

/* ---------------- GRID LAYOUTS ---------------- */
.cards-grid,
.food-grid1,
.special-grid,
.cuisine-grid,
.testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(4fr, 1fr)) !important;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Idiyappam cards - force 2 in a row max */
.carousel-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
}


}

/* Franchise content */

/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS ---------------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cards-grid,
    .food-grid1,
    .special-grid,
    .cuisine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .footer-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        
    }


    .right-scroll {
    animation: scrollRight 10s linear infinite;
}

.left-scroll {
    animation: scrollLeft 10s linear infinite;
}


}


@media (max-width: 600px){
    .cta-grid{
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }


    .mobi-drop{
    display: contents;
}
}

.mobi-drop{
    display: none;
}

/* Responsive fix: make sure dropdown is visible in mobile stacked navs */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-dropdown {
    display: block;
  }
  .dropdown-content {
    position: relative; /* so it pushes below in mobile */
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------------- RESPONSIVE ---------------- */
/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .custom-hero-slider,
    .hero-banner{
        height: 450px;
        padding-top: 40px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .custom-hero-slider,
    .hero-banner
     {
        height: 300px;
        padding-top: 30px;
    }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .custom-hero-slider,
    .hero-banner{
        height: 200px;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
}