Main theme: Shiva Movie + story reels Shiva Movie - Playlist expanded (was ~29–39 stories → 73 entries live) - Wired many long-order stories into the movie (Kāma, Third Eye, Gaṅgā, Tripura, Naṭarāja, Nayanars, Kashi, etc.) - New motion reels packaged, including: - Foundation stories (Self-Manifested, Śakti, Lingodbhava / Infinite Pillar, Ādiyogi, Dakṣiṇāmūrti) - Eleven Rudras block (Manyu → Vāmadeva + Manu/Mahān) - Sati: Love for Śiva, Uninvited Sacrifice, 51 Pīṭhas - Great Penance (HQ frames + video + transcripts) - Creation by Mother Parvati (Ganesha) - Nīlakaṇṭha / Drinking the Cosmic Poison (Halahala + Pārvatī) - Fixed “Frame 1 of 4” orphans (empty videoUrl while sibling had video) - Movie matching prefers chapters that already have video Story reels / media - Better packaging: video + EN/TE/HI audio + transcripts - frame/image updates where low-quality stills were replaced • Bigger Shiva Movie — many more stories to watch in order • New cinematic story videos for major Shiva legends • Eleven Rudras stories added to the Shiva journey • Sati’s story arc brought to life (love, sacrifice, and the sacred seats of the Goddess) • Parvati’s great penance with clearer, richer pictures • The birth of Ganesha story improved • The cosmic poison story (Nīlakaṇṭha) — Shiva saves the world, with Parvati by his side • Fewer broken “still frames only” moments where a video should play • Smoother story watching and sharing • General fixes and polish for a more stable experience Thank you for testing Krishna Kutumbam! App / stability - Prefer video when multiple titles match - Story reel / media CDN improvements - General bug fixes and performance

What's New Version 1.25.0 Release Notes (June 2026) New Mahabharata Story Content Added 3 new Madri stories completing her tragic arc: Marriage to Pandu, Birth of the Divine Twins (Nakula & Sahadeva), The Fatal Moment (Pandu's death), and The Ultimate Sacrifice (Madri's sati). Added The Lac Palace story showing Duryodhana's assassination plot and the Pandavas' escape. Now 170 total Mahabharata stories with complete early dynasty coverage including Amba, Ambika, Ambalika, Gandhari, Chitrangada, and Vichitravirya. Fixed chronological ordering across all Mahabharata stories to follow proper 18 Parvas timeline. Stories now properly sequenced from dynasty origins through the final journey. Story Reels Visual Improvements Enhanced image display with smart alignment - images fill the screen edge-to-edge without cropping heads or important content. 2x2 grid view is now the default, showing all 4 story panels at once for better visual storytelling. Eliminated black bars and wasted space while preserving full image content. Improved image rendering for story reels, mantra reels, and Gita reels. Stability & Crash Fixes Fixed audio/video playback crashes across story reels, Gita reels, and mantra reels. Resolved navigation crashes when rapidly switching between screens. Fixed state management and lifecycle issues preventing crashes during background/foreground transitions. Improved memory management and error handling throughout the app. Better audio disposal and video player stability in iOS Community Moderation Added comment moderation tools for story reels and mantra reels (debug mode only). Ability to remove inappropriate or offensive comments while testing. Enhanced community features with better content quality controls.

Movie Access System Movies: Creation, Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Shiva MOVIE ACCESS SYSTEM • Free exploration: 10 free reels to sample all movies • 5-day progressive trial: 100→50→25→10→10 reels • Daily free reels: 10 reels/day after trial • Unlock movies: Donate any amount for 30 days of unlimited access • Redeem coupons: Special codes for bonus access • Device-based: No login required, works immediately ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE • Improved dialog visibility with better text contrast • Clearer messaging about app usage and server • Simplified donation flow for movie unlocking • Developer tools for testing (simulator only)

IMMERSIVE VISUAL EXPERIENCE • Beautiful animated weather effects enhance meditation and storytelling • Dynamic ambient atmospheres automatically cycle for enhanced immersion • Improved icon visibility with elegant circular backgrounds • Richer visual experience across all reel screens STORY REELS & VISUAL STORYTELLING • Swipe through immersive visual stories from Hindu epics • Filter stories by deity, epic, or content type with improved interface • Bhagavad Gita chapters brought to life with synchronized imagery and audio • Like, save, and share your favorite story reels • Smart caching for smooth offline playback BHAGAVAD GITA ENHANCEMENTS • 50+ stunning visual assets for chapters and key verses • Enhanced audio synchronization across all 18 chapters • Improved playback stability and reliability • Seamless verse navigation with accurate timestamps STABILITY & PERFORMANCE • Fixed critical crashes on Android 12+ devices • Enhanced async operation handling for better stability • Improved media playback reliability across all features • Better overall app performance and responsiveness Thank you for your continued support. May your spiritual Journey be blessed with divine knowledge and peace. Om Shanti

What's New in Version 1.2.1: YOGA & PRANAYAMA ENHANCEMENTS • Fixed audio playback in chakra sequences - no more repeating intros • Sequence cover images now display properly during intro phase • Improved pranayama library cards with better text visibility • Clearer technique names using Inter font (no more grainy text) • Nostril visualization now only shows for Alternate Nostril Breathing • Optimized card spacing to prevent text truncation AUDIO & PLAYBACK IMPROVEMENTS • Resolved duplicate audio playback in Muladhara and other chakra flows • Fixed audio overlap issues between different players • Proper sequence between opening → pose → closing audio • Smoother transitions between practice phases UI/UX POLISH • Removed unnecessary circular icons from pranayama cards for more space • Better visual hierarchy in yoga practice screens • Improved spacing and layout in breath technique library • Sequence images properly shown during practice intro Thank you for your continued support. May your spiritual journey be blessed.

What's New in Version 1.0.6: AYURVEDA FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS • Added 70+ beautiful food images with visual icons for Ayurvedic recommendations • New comprehensive food asset registry covering fruits, vegetables, grains, spices, and herbs • Enhanced dosha-based food guidance with visual representations • Improved Ayurveda screen with richer food and lifestyle recommendations ASTROLOGY ENHANCEMENTS • Refined birth chart insights with improved planetary interpretations and house analysis • Simplified house display and navigation for clearer astrological understanding • Enhanced nakshatra selector with better visualization and selection flow • Improved natal chart insights service with more accurate predictions CARPLAY IMPROVEMENTS • Enhanced CarPlay integration for better mantra playback control while driving • Improved Now Playing information display with richer metadata • Better audio session handling for seamless transitions • More reliable mantra playlist management in CarPlay mode ONBOARDING & USER EXPERIENCE • Streamlined spiritual journey onboarding flow • Improved startup routing and initial app experience • Better handling of user preferences and profile setup • Enhanced analytics tracking for personalized recommendations AUDIO & MANTRAS • New mantra audio session service for improved playback reliability • Enhanced mantra playlist functionality • Better background audio behavior and state management • Improved playback controls and queue management PERFORMANCE & STABILITY • Optimized app initialization and startup performance • Improved Firebase integration and cloud functions support • Better error handling and analytics reporting • General bug fixes and stability improvements Thank you for your continued support. May your spiritual journey be blessed.

What's New in Version 1.1: SPIRITUAL JOURNEY & ONBOARDING New spiritual journey flow with path selection, guided setup, and personalized practice recommendations. Enhanced onboarding and profile setup for birth details, location, and spiritual preferences. Better daily guidance for practice timing, progress, and reminders. ASTROLOGY, AYURVEDA & PANCHANG Expanded astrology guidance with richer birth chart insights and planetary detail screens. New Ayurveda recommendations based on your profile and Vedic context. Added personalized Vastu guidance with astrology-informed room and direction support. Kalam alerts, Panchang refinements, and improved daily ritual support. VASTU COMPASS & HOME ENERGY Added Vastu Shastra guidance with a themed mandala grid and directional zone explanations. New live Vastu compass with personalized zone advice, family-member support, and practical placement guidance. Improved Vastu visuals, settings, and navigation for easier home-alignment use. MANTRAS, LANGUAGES & CONTENT Added more mantra audio, including Lingashtakam, Rudrashtakam, Mantra Pushpam, and Pahi Ramaprabho. Added Sanskrit and Indian language support improvements across the app. New nakshatra and planetary visual assets for a richer learning experience. TEMPLES & DISCOVERY Added temple favorites and improved temple browsing and detail screens. Better location search and discovery flow for nearby sacred places. DIVINE TREES & ADMIN IMPROVEMENTS Divine tree data can now be loaded from Firebase with local cache fallback. Added divine tree admin tools for managing tree content and edits. Improved person profiles, tree data handling, and related content links. PERFORMANCE & EXPERIENCE Performance, theming, and navigation improvements across major screens. Better audio behavior, including CarPlay and now-playing refinements. Continued polish across dashboard, settings, Gita, mantras, and profile screens. Thank you for your continued support. May your spiritual journey be blessed.

BHAGAVAD GITA AUDIO Complete audio for all 18 chapters with Sanskrit recitation Play individual verses with precise timing and navigation Pause and resume chapter playback from any point Beautiful audio player with chapter and verse controls NEW CONTENT • Ramayana family tree - Explore the epic lineage of Lord Rama • Shiv Tandav Stotram - Powerful hymn to Lord Shiva with audio PANCHANG ENHANCEMENTS • New semicircle visualization for daily Panchang • Enhanced Muhurta arc display with better clarity IPAD IMPROVEMENTS • Optimized grid layouts for larger screens (4 columns) • Better use of screen space in Meditation and Jappa sections • Responsive design improvements across all tablets MANTRA PRACTICE • Seamless audio looping for uninterrupted meditation • Beautiful visualizations - ripples, waveforms, and particles • Multi-language Sanskrit support (Devanagari, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) • Session tracking and chakra information with healing frequencies BUG FIXES & PERFORMANCE • Improved audio playback reliability and state management • Enhanced UI responsiveness and navigation • Better memory management for large content Thank you for your continued support! May your spiritual journey be blessed. Improved Sanskrit transliteration and formatting

Audio caching - Downloads audio once, plays from cache afterwards 2. Firebase Storage streaming - Mantras can now stream from Firebase 3. Sankatanashana Ganesha Stotram - New mantra with Firebase Storage audio 4. Automatic source detection - Seamlessly handles both local assets and URLs Meditation & Mantra Practice Transform Your Daily Practice with Sacred Sound 25+ Authentic Mantras with Seamless Audio Universal Mantras: Om, Gayatri, Maha Mrityunjaya, Om Mani Padme Hum Deity Mantras: Krishna, Shiva, Durga, Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Hanuman Chakra Activation: Specialized mantras for each energy center Healing Mantras: For peace, prosperity, protection, and spiritual growth Seamless Looping: DJ-style audio transitions with optimized loop points for uninterrupted practice Perfect Timing: Each mantra is precisely engineered to loop without gaps or jarring cuts High-Quality Recordings: Compressed for efficiency while maintaining crystal-clear Sanskrit pronunciation Background Practice: Continue your meditation while using other apps Practice Tracking & Achievements Progress Metrics: Track total sessions, repetitions, and meditation time Visual Calendar: Last 30 days view with mini circular progress indicators showing daily counts Streak Tracking: Monitor current and longest meditation streaks Mantra Distribution: See which mantras you practice most Daily Goals: Set and achieve personal practice targets Enhanced Learning Mudras (Hand Gestures): Learn the sacred hand positions for each mantra Chakra Connections: Understand which energy centers each mantra activates Translations & Meanings: Full English translations with detailed significance Sanskrit Transliteration: Learn correct pronunciation with romanized text Visual Accompaniment: Beautiful animations and sacred geometry during practice New: Om Mani Padme Hum The powerful six-syllable Buddhist mantra of compassion, perfect for: Stress relief and anxiety reduction Cultivating loving-kindness and compassion Emotional healing and balance Purifying negative karma Opening the heart chakra Vedic Astrology & Spiritual Well-being Your Personalized Path to Self-Discovery Complete Birth Chart Analysis (Jyotish) 27 Nakshatras: Discover your lunar mansion with detailed characteristics, deities, and predictions 12 Rashis (Zodiac Signs): Explore your sun sign with Vedic precision Multi-Language Support: View nakshatra and rashi names in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Sanskrit, or English Daily Guidance: Receive personalized predictions and favorable activities Deity Connections: Learn which gods and goddesses govern your birth stars Personalized Insights Personality Traits: Understand your innate characteristics based on nakshatra Lucky Elements: Discover favorable colors, numbers, gemstones, and directions Mantra Recommendations: Get customized mantra suggestions for your nakshatra Favorable Activities: Know the best actions and timings for your birth chart Weekly Predictions: Plan ahead with forecasts for the week Family Birth Charts Complete Kundali: View full Vedic birth charts for any family member Generational Wisdom: Preserve astrological knowledge across your family tree Compatibility Insights: Understand family dynamics through cosmic connections Heritage Preservation: Document birth details for future generations Spiritual Growth Tracking Achievement System: Unlock milestones as you explore and practice Reading Streaks: Build consistency in spiritual study Knowledge Progress: Track your learning journey through sacred texts Community Connection: See how others engage with Vedic wisdom Integration with Divine Genealogy Connect your personal astrology with the cosmic family tree: See which deities govern your nakshatra Understand your connection to divine personalities Discover your place in the cosmic order Learn from the birth charts of divine avatars

What's New in Version 1.0.2: NEW FEATURES • Text-to-speech for Panchang day details - listen to festival information • Telugu voice support - hear Panchang details in native Telugu • Hindi voice support for authentic pronunciation • Setup guide in Help section for enabling Telugu TTS voice IMPROVEMENTS • Language-specific speech rates optimized for clarity • Auto-detection of installed voice packs • Enhanced Help & Support section with setup guides