System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: azure-website

1. Introduction

The azure-website project aims to create a dedicated website for a Hindu pandit operating in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Canada. The website will serve as a platform for booking various types of poojas, both in-person and online, while offering multilingual support in Hindi, English, and Gujarati. The platform will cater to individuals and families seeking spiritual services, ensuring ease of access, flexibility, and cultural relevance.

This document outlines the system requirements for the azure-website project, ensuring alignment with Denver's vision and the needs of the target audience.

2. System Overview

The azure-website will be a user-friendly, responsive platform designed to connect users with a Hindu pandit for spiritual services. Key features include:

• A comprehensive catalog of poojas and ceremonies.
• A booking system with a calendar for availability.
• Payment options for online bookings.
• Multilingual support (Hindi, English, Gujarati).
• Testimonials from previous ceremonies to build trust and credibility.
• Information about the pandit’s travel flexibility within the GTA.

The system will prioritize accessibility, cultural sensitivity, and seamless user experience, ensuring users can easily book services and connect with the pandit.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to browse all types of poojas offered.
• As a User, I should be able to book a pooja online.
• As a User, I should be able to view the pandit’s availability on a calendar.
• As a User, I should be able to make payments online for bookings.
• As a User, I should be able to read testimonials from previous ceremonies.
• As a User, I should be able to access the website in Hindi, English, and Gujarati.
• As a User, I should be able to see details about the pandit’s travel flexibility within the GTA.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage the catalog of poojas.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update the pandit’s availability calendar.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage user bookings and payments.
• As an Admin, I should be able to moderate testimonials.

4. User Personas

4.1 User

• Description: Individuals or families seeking spiritual services, both in-person and online.
• Goals: Book poojas, access information about services, and connect with the pandit.
• Languages: Hindi, English, Gujarati.

4.2 Admin

• Description: The pandit or a designated assistant managing the website.
• Goals: Update service offerings, manage bookings, and ensure smooth operation of the website.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The azure-website will feature a vibrant and spiritual color palette inspired by Hindu traditions:

• Background: #FDF6E3 (Soft Sand Beige)
• Surface: #F9E4B7 (Golden Yellow)
• Text: #4A2C2A (Deep Maroon)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Vermilion Orange)
• Muted Tones: #D1C4B1 (Warm Taupe)

This palette evokes warmth, spirituality, and cultural richness, aligning with the essence of Hindu ceremonies.

6. Signature Design Concept

Interactive Mandala Landing Page

The homepage will feature an animated mandala at its center, symbolizing spiritual harmony and unity. The mandala will dynamically expand and contract, creating a calming visual effect.

• Interaction: Users can hover over sections of the mandala to reveal different types of poojas. Each section will glow softly when hovered, with a tooltip providing a brief description of the pooja.
• Animation: The mandala will subtly rotate and change colors (from saffron to golden yellow to deep maroon) to reflect the spiritual mood.
• Micro-interactions: Clicking on a section will smoothly transition the user to the detailed pooja page.
• Background: A gradient of soft sand beige transitioning to golden yellow, with faint floral patterns inspired by traditional Hindu designs.
• Navigation: A floating navbar with icons for Home, Services, Calendar, Testimonials, and Contact, styled in deep maroon with vermilion accents.

This design ensures the website is visually captivating and culturally resonant, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be responsive and accessible on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
• The website must support multilingual functionality (Hindi, English, Gujarati).
• The website must ensure secure payment processing for online bookings.
• The website must load within 3 seconds for optimal user experience.
• The website must comply with Canadian data privacy regulations.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.5 Opas for academic or coding work

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The pandit will provide detailed descriptions of all poojas and ceremonies offered.
• The pandit will manage the calendar and availability updates.
• The website will initially target users in the GTA but may expand to other regions in Canada.
• Payment processing will integrate with a secure third-party provider (e.g., Stripe or PayPal).

10. Glossary

• Pooja: A Hindu ritual or ceremony performed for spiritual purposes.
• Mandala: A geometric design representing spiritual harmony and unity.
• GTA: Greater Toronto Area, a metropolitan region in Canada.
• Multilingual Support: The ability to access the website in multiple languages (Hindi, English, Gujarati).
• Responsive Design: A website design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the azure-website project, ensuring alignment with Denver's vision and the needs of the target audience.