diff --git a/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/page.jsx b/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/page.jsx
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+import ThaalamEvent from "./thaalam-event";
+import "./thaalam.css";
+
+export const metadata = {
+  title: "Thaalam 2026 | Temple Fundraiser | Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo",
+  description: "Rescheduled: Thaalam 2026, Sunday, November 22, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM EST at Kitchener Public Library Theater, 85 Queen Street N, Kitchener. Adults $25 CAD; children aged 5–14 $15; under 5 free. Supporting temple renovations and the RSC requirement.",
+  robots: { index: true, follow: true },
+};
+
+export default function ThaalamPage() { return <ThaalamEvent />; }
diff --git a/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/thaalam-content.json b/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/thaalam-content.json
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+"\n<svg class=\"symbols\" aria-hidden=\"true\" xmlns=\"http://www.w3.org/2000/svg\"><symbol id=\"calendar\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"16\" rx=\"2\"></rect><path d=\"M7 3v4M17 3v4M3 11h18M7 15h2M13 15h2M7 18h2\"></path></symbol><symbol id=\"clock\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"></circle><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"></path></symbol><symbol id=\"pin\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12S4 16 4 10a8 8 0 1 1 16 0Z\"></path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"2.5\"></circle></symbol><symbol id=\"arrow\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M4 12h15M13 6l6 6-6 6\"></path></symbol><symbol id=\"external\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M14 4h6v6M20 4l-9 9M10 4H5a1 1 0 0 0-1 1v14a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h14a1 1 0 0 0 1-1v-5\"></path></symbol><symbol id=\"mail\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"5\" width=\"18\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"></rect><path d=\"m3 6 9 7 9-7\"></path></symbol><symbol id=\"close\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"m6 6 12 12M18 6 6 18\"></path></symbol></svg>\n\n<header class=\"site-header\"><div class=\"wrap header-inner\"><a class=\"brand\" href=\"/\"><img src=\"/assets/img/footer-logo.png\" alt=\"Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo logo\" width=\"65\" height=\"65\"><div><strong>Sri Murugan Temple<br>of Waterloo</strong><small>Faith · Learning · Community</small></div></a><nav aria-label=\"Event page\"><a href=\"#about\">The event</a><a href=\"#tickets\">Tickets</a><a href=\"#venue\">Plan your visit</a><a href=\"https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets\" class=\"nav-ticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy tickets</a></nav></div></header>\n<main>\n\n<section class=\"hero\" aria-labelledby=\"event-title\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"breadcrumb\"><a href=\"/\">Home</a><span>/</span><a href=\"/events/\">Events</a><span>/</span><span>Thaalam 2026</span></div><div class=\"hero-grid\"><div class=\"hero-copy\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">Temple fundraiser · Waterloo</p><h1 id=\"event-title\">Thaalam <span class=\"year\">2026</span></h1><p class=\"tamil\" lang=\"ta\">தாளம்</p><h2>A morning of devotion,<br>music &amp; community.</h2><p class=\"intro\">Join us for a devotional musical extravaganza in support of Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo Region &amp; Community Center.</p><div class=\"hero-details\"><div class=\"detail\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#calendar\"></use></svg><div><strong>Sunday, November 22</strong><small>2026</small></div></div><div class=\"detail\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#clock\"></use></svg><div><strong>10:00 AM–12:30 PM</strong><small>Eastern Standard Time</small></div></div><div class=\"detail venue-summary\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#pin\"></use></svg><div><strong>Kitchener Public Library Theater</strong><small>85 Queen Street N, Kitchener, Ontario</small></div></div></div><div class=\"hero-actions\"><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy tickets on Zeffy <svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#arrow\"></use></svg></a><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"#tickets\">View ticket options</a></div><p class=\"hero-note\">Adults $25 · Children aged 5–14 $15 · Under 5 free · All prices in CAD</p></div><figure class=\"poster-block\"><button class=\"poster-open\" type=\"button\" data-open-poster=\"\" aria-label=\"View the full Thaalam 2026 event poster\"><img src=\"/assets/img/events/thaalam/thaalam-2026-nov22.jpeg\" width=\"576\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Official Thaalam 2026 temple fundraiser poster. Sunday, November 22, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, Kitchener Public Library Theater, 85 Queen Street N, Kitchener, Ontario. Adults $25; children aged 5–14 $15; under 5 free.\"></button><figcaption><span>The official Thaalam 2026 poster</span><button type=\"button\" data-open-poster=\"\">View full poster</button></figcaption></figure></div></div></section>\n<section class=\"section tickets\" id=\"tickets\" aria-labelledby=\"ticket-title\"><div class=\"wrap tickets-layout\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\">Be part of the morning</p><h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"ticket-title\">Your seat.<br>Our shared purpose.</h2><p class=\"section-desc\">Bring your family and friends for a musical celebration that supports our temple community.</p></div><div><div class=\"ticket-options\"><article class=\"ticket-card\"><h3>Adult</h3><div class=\"price\"><sup>$</sup>25<span>CAD</span></div><p>Per ticket</p><a href=\"https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy adult tickets <svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#arrow\"></use></svg></a></article><article class=\"ticket-card\"><h3>Child aged 5–14</h3><div class=\"price\"><sup>$</sup>15<span>CAD</span></div><p>Per ticket</p><a href=\"https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy child tickets <svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#arrow\"></use></svg></a></article></div><p class=\"free-admission\"><strong>Children under 5: free admission.</strong></p><p class=\"tickets-note\"><svg class=\"icon\" style=\"width:14px;height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#external\"></use></svg>Ticket selection and payment are completed on Zeffy.</p></div></div></section>\n<section class=\"section about\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"about-title\"><div class=\"wrap about-layout\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\">Devotional musical extravaganza</p><h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"about-title\">A celebration that<br>brings us together.</h2></div><div class=\"about-copy\"><p>Thaalam 2026 brings our community together through devotional music, shared traditions, and a common purpose: supporting Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo.</p><p>Proceeds go towards temple renovations and the RSC requirement. Donations are welcome.</p><p>Whether you are a longtime devotee or joining us for the first time, we warmly invite you to be part of this special fundraising morning.</p></div></div></section>\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"venue\" aria-labelledby=\"visit-title\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">Plan your visit</p><h2 class=\"section-title\" id=\"visit-title\">Venue &amp; address</h2><div class=\"visit-grid\"><article class=\"venue-card\"><div class=\"venue-top\"><div class=\"venue-mark\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#pin\"></use></svg></div><div><h3>Kitchener Public Library Theater</h3><address>85 Queen Street N, Kitchener, Ontario</address></div></div></article><div class=\"visit-notes\"><div class=\"visit-note\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#calendar\"></use></svg><div><h3>Sunday, November 22, 2026</h3><p>10:00 AM–12:30 PM EST</p><button class=\"plain-button\" id=\"calendar-download\" type=\"button\">Download calendar reminder (.ics)</button></div></div><div class=\"visit-note\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#mail\"></use></svg><div><h3>Questions about the event?</h3><p>Contact the temple team for event enquiries.</p><a class=\"text-link\" style=\"font-size:12px;overflow-wrap:anywhere\" href=\"mailto:info@waterloomurugantemple.ca?subject=Thaalam%202026%20Enquiry\">info@waterloomurugantemple.ca</a></div></div></div></div><div class=\"support\"><p><strong>Interested in supporting Thaalam?</strong><br>Contact the temple to enquire about event sponsorship.</p><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"mailto:info@waterloomurugantemple.ca?subject=Thaalam%202026%20Sponsorship%20Enquiry\">Enquire about sponsorship <svg class=\"icon\" style=\"width:17px;height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#arrow\"></use></svg></a></div></div></section>\n<section class=\"closing\"><div class=\"wrap closing-inner\"><div><h2>Come for the music. Be part of the community.</h2><p>Thaalam 2026 · November 22 · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM</p></div><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your tickets <svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#arrow\"></use></svg></a></div></section>\n</main>\n<footer class=\"site-footer\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"footer-top\"><div class=\"footer-brand\"><img src=\"/assets/img/footer-logo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\"><div><strong>Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo<br>Region &amp; Community Center</strong><p>A welcoming place for worship, learning, and community.</p></div></div><div class=\"footer-contact\"><a href=\"mailto:info@waterloomurugantemple.ca\">info@waterloomurugantemple.ca</a><p>Temple address<br>Unit #1, 935 Frederick St<br>Kitchener, ON N2B 1V5, Canada</p></div></div><div class=\"footer-bottom\"><p>© 2026 Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo Region &amp; Community Center</p><p>Thaalam 2026 · Temple fundraiser</p></div></div></footer>\n<dialog class=\"poster-dialog\" id=\"poster-dialog\" aria-labelledby=\"poster-dialog-title\"><div class=\"dialog-toolbar\"><strong id=\"poster-dialog-title\">Thaalam 2026 · Event poster</strong><button type=\"button\" id=\"close-poster\" aria-label=\"Close poster\"><svg class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#close\"></use></svg></button></div><img src=\"/assets/img/events/thaalam/thaalam-2026-nov22.jpeg\" width=\"576\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Thaalam 2026 event poster at Kitchener Public Library Theater on November 22\"><p class=\"dialog-caption\">Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM · Kitchener Public Library Theater</p></dialog>\n<div class=\"mobile-ticket\"><div><strong>Thaalam 2026</strong><small>Nov 22 · Adults $25 · Ages 5–14 $15 · Under 5 free</small></div><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy tickets <svg class=\"icon\" style=\"width:16px;height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#arrow\"></use></svg></a></div>\n\n\n"
diff --git a/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/thaalam-event.jsx b/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/thaalam-event.jsx
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+"use client";
+import { useEffect } from "react";
+import content from "./thaalam-content.json";
+
+export default function ThaalamEvent() {
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const controller = new AbortController();
+    const options = { signal: controller.signal };
+    const posterDialog = document.getElementById("poster-dialog");
+    document.querySelectorAll(".thaalam-page [data-open-poster]").forEach(button => button.addEventListener("click", () => posterDialog.showModal(), options));
+    document.getElementById("close-poster").addEventListener("click", () => posterDialog.close(), options);
+    posterDialog.addEventListener("click", event => {
+      if (event.target === posterDialog) {
+        const r = posterDialog.getBoundingClientRect();
+        if (event.clientX < r.left || event.clientX > r.right || event.clientY < r.top || event.clientY > r.bottom) posterDialog.close();
+      }
+    }, options);
+    document.getElementById("calendar-download").addEventListener("click", () => {
+      const lines = ['BEGIN:VCALENDAR','VERSION:2.0','PRODID:-//Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo//Thaalam 2026//EN','CALSCALE:GREGORIAN','BEGIN:VEVENT','UID:thaalam-2026-20261003@waterloomurugantemple.ca','DTSTAMP:20261104T044353Z','SEQUENCE:2','DTSTART:20261122T150000Z','DTEND:20261122T173000Z','SUMMARY:Thaalam 2026 - Temple Fundraiser','LOCATION:Kitchener Public Library Theater\\, 85 Queen Street N\\, Kitchener\\, Ontario','DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled from October 3. Devotional musical fundraiser for Sri Murugan Temple of Waterloo. Proceeds support temple renovations and the RSC requirement.\\nAdults $25 CAD. Children aged 5-14 $15 CAD. Under 5 free.\\nTickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets','URL:https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/thaalam-2026-tickets','END:VEVENT','END:VCALENDAR'];
+const ics=lines.map(line=>{const chunks=[];while(line.length>70){chunks.push(line.slice(0,70));line=' '+line.slice(70);}chunks.push(line);return chunks.join('\r\n');}).join('\r\n')+'\r\n';
+const url=URL.createObjectURL(new Blob([ics],{type:'text/calendar;charset=utf-8'}));const link=document.createElement('a');link.href=url;link.download='Thaalam-2026.ics';link.click();setTimeout(()=>URL.revokeObjectURL(url),1000);
+    }, options);
+    return () => { controller.abort(); if (posterDialog.open) posterDialog.close(); };
+  }, []);
+  // Authored static event markup, not user-submitted HTML.
+  return <div className="thaalam-page" dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: content }} />;
+}
diff --git a/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/thaalam.css b/src/app/event-thaalam-2026/thaalam.css
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+.thaalam-page{font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box}.thaalam-page h1,.thaalam-page h2,.thaalam-page h3,.thaalam-page p,.thaalam-page figure,.thaalam-page address{font-family:inherit}.thaalam-page h1,.thaalam-page h2,.thaalam-page h3{color:inherit}.thaalam-page a{transition:none}.thaalam-page svg.symbols{display:block}.thaalam-page nav{position:static}.thaalam-page .icon{color:inherit}
+
+.thaalam-page{--green:#184c36;--deep:#103827;--gold:#d3ae48;--pale-gold:#f6e9bc;--cream:#fbf8ef;--ink:#21352a;--muted:#637066;--line:#e4dfcf;--white:#fff;--radius:18px}
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30px;background:#f1f3e9;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin-top:auto}.thaalam-page .venue-bottom span{font-size:12px;color:#58665a}.thaalam-page .venue-bottom a{white-space:nowrap;font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .visit-notes{padding:8px 0}.thaalam-page .visit-note{display:flex;gap:15px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:26px}.thaalam-page .visit-note svg{color:#9d782b;margin-top:3px}.thaalam-page .visit-note h3{font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px}.thaalam-page .visit-note p{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 9px}.thaalam-page .plain-button{padding:0;border:0;background:none;color:var(--green);cursor:pointer;font-size:12px;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:4px}.thaalam-page .support{margin-top:30px;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:24px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:24px}.thaalam-page .support p{font-size:13px;margin:0;color:var(--muted)}.thaalam-page .support strong{color:var(--ink);font-weight:600}.thaalam-page .support a{white-space:nowrap}.thaalam-page .closing{background:#eee4c6;padding:33px 0}.thaalam-page .closing-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:25px}.thaalam-page .closing h2{font:400 29px/1.2 Georgia,serif;color:var(--green);margin:0 0 6px;letter-spacing:-.02em}.thaalam-page .closing p{margin:0;font-size:13px;color:#665e46}.thaalam-page .site-footer{background:var(--deep);color:#dae4d9;padding:38px 0 20px}.thaalam-page .footer-top{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px;padding-bottom:28px}.thaalam-page .footer-brand{max-width:450px;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center}.thaalam-page .footer-brand img{width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain}.thaalam-page .footer-brand strong{font:400 20px/1.4 Georgia,serif;color:#f7f2dd;display:block}.thaalam-page .footer-brand p{font-size:12px;margin:4px 0 0;color:#becfbd}.thaalam-page .footer-contact{font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .footer-contact a{display:block;color:#f0dc9c;text-decoration:none;margin-bottom:7px}.thaalam-page .footer-contact p{margin:0;line-height:1.8}.thaalam-page .footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid #ffffff20;padding-top:18px;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;font-size:10px;color:#bdcbb9}.thaalam-page .footer-bottom p{margin:0}.thaalam-page .mobile-ticket{display:none}.thaalam-page .poster-dialog{max-width:min(720px,92vw);max-height:94vh;padding:0;border:1px solid var(--gold);border-radius:12px;background:var(--cream);box-shadow:0 25px 80px #0005}.thaalam-page .poster-dialog::backdrop{background:#0b221ad9;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}.thaalam-page .dialog-toolbar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:12px 18px;position:sticky;top:0;background:var(--cream);font-size:13px;z-index:2;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}.thaalam-page .dialog-toolbar button{width:34px;height:34px;background:#e9e3d2;border:0;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--green)}.thaalam-page .poster-dialog img{width:100%;display:block}.thaalam-page .dialog-caption{margin:0;padding:14px 18px;font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)}
+@media(min-width:1400px){.thaalam-page .hero-grid{gap:100px}.thaalam-page .poster-block{max-width:425px}}
+@media(max-width:1000px){.thaalam-page .wrap{width:calc(100% - 44px)}.thaalam-page .hero-grid{gap:35px;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr}.thaalam-page .hero h1{font-size:70px}.thaalam-page .hero h2{font-size:26px}.thaalam-page .intro{font-size:14px}.thaalam-page .header-inner{min-height:90px}.thaalam-page .brand strong{font-size:18px}.thaalam-page .brand small{font-size:9px}.thaalam-page nav{gap:17px;font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .brand img{width:55px;height:55px}.thaalam-page .tickets-layout{gap:30px;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr}.thaalam-page .ticket-card{padding:22px 18px}.thaalam-page .about-layout{gap:40px}.thaalam-page .venue-top{padding:25px 23px}.thaalam-page .venue-bottom{padding:20px 23px}.thaalam-page .footer-brand{max-width:420px}}
+@media(max-width:760px){html:has(.thaalam-page){scroll-padding-top:20px}.thaalam-page .wrap{width:calc(100% - 36px)}.thaalam-page .review-bar{font-size:10px;padding:8px 10px}.thaalam-page .review-bar span{display:none}.thaalam-page .header-inner{min-height:82px;gap:10px}.thaalam-page .brand img{width:45px;height:45px}.thaalam-page .brand{gap:9px}.thaalam-page .brand strong{font-size:16px}.thaalam-page .brand small{font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.055em}.thaalam-page nav>a:not(.nav-ticket){display:none}.thaalam-page .nav-ticket{padding:9px 12px;font-size:11px}.thaalam-page .breadcrumb{padding-top:19px;font-size:10px}.thaalam-page .hero{padding-bottom:38px}.thaalam-page .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding-top:28px;gap:35px}.thaalam-page .hero-copy{max-width:520px}.thaalam-page .eyebrow{font-size:10px;margin-bottom:14px}.thaalam-page .hero h1{font-size:74px;letter-spacing:-.055em}.thaalam-page .hero h1 .year{font-size:.36em;margin-left:6px}.thaalam-page .tamil{font-size:25px;margin:10px 0 13px}.thaalam-page .hero h2{font-size:27px;max-width:330px;margin-bottom:15px}.thaalam-page .intro{font-size:14px;margin-bottom:23px}.thaalam-page .hero-details{gap:17px 15px}.thaalam-page .detail strong{font-size:13px}.thaalam-page .detail small{font-size:11px}.thaalam-page .hero-actions{gap:16px;margin-top:23px}.thaalam-page .hero-actions .button{padding:13px 18px;font-size:13px}.thaalam-page .hero-note{font-size:10px}.thaalam-page .poster-block{justify-self:center;max-width:380px;width:calc(100% - 10px)}.thaalam-page .poster-block figcaption{font-size:10px}.thaalam-page .hero:before{top:560px;right:-440px}.thaalam-page .section{padding:43px 0}.thaalam-page .section-title{font-size:34px}.thaalam-page .section-desc{font-size:14px}.thaalam-page .tickets-layout,.thaalam-page .about-layout,.thaalam-page .visit-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:25px}.thaalam-page .ticket-options{gap:12px}.thaalam-page .ticket-card{padding:22px 17px}.thaalam-page .ticket-card h3{font-size:14px;min-height:23px}.thaalam-page .price{font-size:44px}.thaalam-page .ticket-card p{font-size:11px}.thaalam-page .ticket-card a{font-size:11px}.thaalam-page .tickets-note{font-size:10px}.thaalam-page .about .section-title{font-size:35px}.thaalam-page .about-layout{gap:18px}.thaalam-page .about-copy p{font-size:14px}.thaalam-page .visit-grid{margin-top:23px;gap:25px}.thaalam-page .venue-top h3{font-size:23px}.thaalam-page .venue-top{padding:23px 20px;gap:13px}.thaalam-page .venue-top address{font-size:13px}.thaalam-page .venue-mark{width:43px;height:43px}.thaalam-page .venue-bottom{padding:18px 20px}.thaalam-page .venue-bottom span{max-width:150px;font-size:11px}.thaalam-page .venue-bottom a{font-size:11px}.thaalam-page .visit-notes{padding:0}.thaalam-page .visit-note:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.thaalam-page .support{margin-top:20px;padding-top:20px;align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:12px}.thaalam-page .support p{font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .closing-inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:18px}.thaalam-page .closing h2{font-size:27px}.thaalam-page .closing p{font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .closing .button{width:100%}.thaalam-page .footer-top{flex-direction:column;gap:24px}.thaalam-page .footer-brand strong{font-size:17px}.thaalam-page .footer-brand img{width:53px;height:53px}.thaalam-page .footer-contact{padding-left:69px;font-size:11px}.thaalam-page .footer-bottom{flex-direction:column;gap:8px;font-size:9px}.thaalam-page .site-footer{padding-bottom:95px}.thaalam-page .mobile-ticket{position:fixed;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:12px 18px calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));background:#fffef8f5;border-top:1px solid #dfd8bf;backdrop-filter:blur(12px);z-index:20;box-shadow:0 -3px 20px #00000009}.thaalam-page .mobile-ticket strong{font-size:13px;display:block;color:var(--green)}.thaalam-page .mobile-ticket small{font-size:10px;color:var(--muted)}.thaalam-page .mobile-ticket .button{padding:11px 17px;font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .poster-dialog{max-width:94vw}.thaalam-page .dialog-toolbar{font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .poster-dialog[open]~.mobile-ticket{z-index:0}}
+@media(max-width:370px){.thaalam-page .brand small{display:none}.thaalam-page .brand strong{font-size:14px}.thaalam-page .hero h1{font-size:65px}.thaalam-page .hero-actions .button{width:100%}.thaalam-page .hero-actions{gap:14px}.thaalam-page .ticket-card{padding:21px 12px}.thaalam-page .ticket-card h3{font-size:12px}}
+@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html:has(.thaalam-page){scroll-behavior:auto}.thaalam-page *,.thaalam-page *:before,.thaalam-page *:after{transition:none!important;transform:none!important}}
+
+.thaalam-page .rescheduled-notice{background:#f1e3b5;color:#4b432a;padding:12px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}.thaalam-page .free-admission{margin:15px 0 0;color:var(--green);font-size:14px}.thaalam-page .mobile-ticket small{display:block;max-width:225px;line-height:1.4}
+@media(max-width:760px){.thaalam-page .rescheduled-notice{font-size:12px}.thaalam-page .mobile-ticket small{max-width:210px;font-size:9px}}
diff --git a/src/components/Events/EventMain.jsx b/src/components/Events/EventMain.jsx
index c7838f3..d6be74f 100644
--- a/src/components/Events/EventMain.jsx
+++ b/src/components/Events/EventMain.jsx
@@ -8,6 +8,33 @@ const EventMain = () => {
         <section className="blog-area space-top space-extra-bottom">
             <div className="container">
                 <div className="row gx-30 gy-30">
+                    <div className="col-lg-6 col-md-6">
+                        <div
+                            className="hero-intro-card"
+                            style={{ backgroundColor: "rgba(210, 165, 48, 0.2)" }}
+                        >
+                            <div className="intro-card-img">
+                                <img
+                                    src="/assets/img/events/thaalam/thaalam-2026-nov22.jpeg"
+                                    alt="Thaalam 2026 Fundraiser poster"
+                                    style={{ objectFit: "contain" }}
+                                />
+                            </div>
+                            <div className="intro-card-details">
+                                <h6 className="intro-card-subtitle">Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM–12:30 PM EST</h6>
+                                <h4 className="intro-card-title">
+                                    <Link href="/event-thaalam-2026/">Thaalam 2026 Fundraiser</Link>
+                                </h4>
+                                <p>Devotional musical temple fundraiser</p>
+                                <p>Kitchener Public Library Theater, 85 Queen Street N, Kitchener, Ontario</p>
+                                <p>Adults: $25 CAD | Children aged 5–14: $15 CAD | Under 5: Free</p>
+                                <Link href="/event-thaalam-2026/" className="btn style5 style-radius">
+                                    Know More
+                                    <i className="fas fa-arrow-right ms-2" />
+                                </Link>
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
                     <div className="col-lg-6 col-md-6">
                         <div
                             className="hero-intro-card"
diff --git a/src/components/HeaderFour.jsx b/src/components/HeaderFour.jsx
index 888d3b8..627ea10 100644
--- a/src/components/HeaderFour.jsx
+++ b/src/components/HeaderFour.jsx
@@ -274,6 +274,7 @@ const HeaderFour = () => {
                               width: "320px",
                             }}
                           >
+                            <li><Link href="/event-thaalam-2026/">Thaalam 2026 Fundraiser</Link></li>
                             <li>
                               <Link href="/event-avani-avittam">Aavani Avittam</Link>
                             </li>
@@ -659,7 +660,8 @@ const HeaderFour = () => {
                     <li className="menu-item-has-children">
                       <Link href="#">2026</Link>
                       <ul style={{ position: "static" }}>
-                        <li>
+                        <li><Link href="/event-thaalam-2026/">Thaalam 2026 Fundraiser</Link></li>
+                            <li>
                           <Link href="/event-new-year">New Year Celebration</Link>
                         </li>
                         <li>
diff --git a/src/components/Home/EventCalendar.jsx b/src/components/Home/EventCalendar.jsx
index 2cb8739..1da0b2f 100644
--- a/src/components/Home/EventCalendar.jsx
+++ b/src/components/Home/EventCalendar.jsx
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ const EventCalendar = () => {
   const [selectedYear, setSelectedYear] = useState("2026");
 
   const events = [
+    { id: 4, date: "2026-11-22", title: "Thaalam 2026 Fundraiser, Sunday, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM", url: "/event-thaalam-2026/" },
     { id: 1, date: "2026-08-25", title: "Pradosham Puja, Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM", url: "/event-pradhosham-puja" },
     { id: 2, date: "2026-08-27", title: "Avani Avittam - Jandhyala Pournima, Thursday, 6:15 AM - 8:15 AM", url: "/event-avani-avittam" },
     { id: 3, date: "2026-08-30", title: "Aruna Prasnam Chanting - Surya Namaskaram, Sunday, 7:00 AM", url: "/event-aruna-prasnam-chanting" },