1.1 Android (Google Play Store)

1. Open Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.
2. Search for "Nigama Connect" in the search bar.
3. Tap "Install" (Download size: ~42.8 MB). Requires Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher.
4. Launch the app upon completion to initiate onboarding.

1.2 iOS (Apple App Store)

1. Open Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Search for "Nigama Connect".
3. Tap "Get" (Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or Apple ID password). Requires iOS 14.0 or higher.
4. Tap "Open" to launch the sacred network.

The Get Started screen prompts for your preferred language with real-time UI localization across 18 languages, ensuring elders and children feel completely at home.

1. Indian Phone Numbers: Enter your 10-digit mobile number (the system automatically formats the +91 country prefix).
2. International Users: Select "Sign in with Email Address" to receive email verification.
3. Terms Agreement: Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy before tapping "Continue".
4. OTP Screen: Enter the 4-digit verification code sent via SMS. If not received within 30 seconds, tap "Resend OTP". Tap "Change" to correct any mistyped phone digits.

• With Invite Code: Enter the 6-character invitation code shared by your family member or elder ➔ View inviter details and family lineage name ➔ Tap "Confirm" to automatically attach to their existing generational tree.
• Without Code: Tap "Skip and Continue" to create an independent new family tree rooted in your ancestral lineage.

• Profile Picture: Tap the camera icon ➔ Choose "Take a Photo" or "Choose from Gallery" (with an interactive square cropper).
• Mandatory Fields: First Name, Last Name (minimum 3 characters), Gender (Male, Female, Other), Email, and Phone Number.
• Optional Fields: Date of Birth (calendar picker), Marital Status (Single, Married, Divorced, Widowed), and Community/Caste.
• Validation: Automatic real-time validation checks for name lengths, RFC 5322 email syntax, and phone digit requirements.

• Professional Details: Occupation, Education (Required to enable Open to Work and Matrimony discovery).
• Personal Attributes: Blood Group (A+, A-, B+, B-, O+, O-, AB+, AB-), Languages spoken, Alive/Deceased status, Multi-line Biography.
• Location Mapping: Manual input or interactive GPS Map Picker (sets Hometown, Current City, Area, State, Pincode, and Country).
• 4-Photo Gallery: Upload up to 3 additional photos forming a horizontal swipeable hero album on user profiles.

• Top Profile Header: Live profile completion ring, personalized greeting, photo carousel, and unread notifications bell with badge counter.
• Connection Metric Cards: Live counters for Family Members, Relatives, Friends, Events, Classifieds, Messages, and Posts.
• Quick Action Grid: One-tap access to Family Tree, Relatives Tree, Friends Circle, Events, Classifieds, Posts Feed, Matrimony, and Open to Work.

Nigama Connect includes an integrated cultural calendar and festival engine (DashboardFestivalBanner.jsx):

8.1 Live Digital Clock & Festival Carousel

• Real-Time IST Clock: Precision digital clock synchronized to Indian Standard Time (IST).
• Festival Observance Carousel: Auto-scrolling horizontal cards displaying upcoming Indian and regional festivals with countdown badges (e.g., "Diwali in 4 Days", "Ugadi Tomorrow", "Maha Shivaratri Today").

8.2 Monthly Panchangam Explorer Modal

• Tap the Calendar Explorer icon to open a full month matrix.
• Displays daily Tithis, Nakshatras, Rahu Kalam, Yamagandam, and auspicious festival flags.
• Filter festivals by religious and regional traditions.

8.3 Festival Details & Traditional Pooja Rituals Modal

• Tap any festival card to view:
  • Spiritual significance & ancestral heritage background.
  • Exact Auspicious Muhurtham timings.
  • Step-by-step Pooja ritual guidelines, traditional prasad preparations, and family mantra chants.
• One-tap option to send festival greeting cards to all connected family members.

9.1 Horizontal 14-Day Date Strip

Located directly on the Dashboard, an interactive date selector displays the current two-week window. Colored dots beneath each date indicate pending events:

• 🟢 Green Dot: Family Birthday / Wedding Anniversary.
• 🟠 Amber Dot: Family Gathering / Community Event.
• 🔵 Blue Dot: Cultural Observance / Festival.
• 🟣 Purple Dot: New Community Classified / Matrimony listing.

9.2 Cross-Domain Activity Timeline

• Chronological feed tracking recent family and community updates.
• Actor Display Protocol: Clearly specifies who performed the action (e.g., "Ramesh added a new memory to the 1974 Album", "Uncle Suresh confirmed RSVP for Reunion").
• Category filters: All, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Events, Classifieds, Posts.

A family-safe, private community feed connecting your entire circle without advertising or algorithmic noise:

10.1 Feed Architecture

• Clean Community Stream: Shows updates, milestone celebrations, achievements, family memories, and announcements from verified connections.
• Multimedia Post Cards: Rich cards with author avatar, verified relationship badge (e.g., Father, Cousin, Friend), publication timestamp, text copy, and multi-image grid.

10.2 Engagement Actions

• Like: Instant like with heart animation and live like count.
• Comment: Threaded discussions allowing family members to comment, congratulate, and reminisce.
• Bookmark: Save post for private reference.
• Share: Forward post to private family chat circles or WhatsApp.

1. Tap the "+" Floating Action Button on the Posts Feed.
2. Enter your post text (supports long-form stories and emoji expressions).
3. Upload Media: Attach up to 10 photos or short video clips.
4. Category Tagging: Select category (Family Milestone, Celebration, Remembrance, General Update, Achievement).
5. Audience Privacy Selector:
   • Only Immediate Family
   • Family & Relatives
   • All Connections (Family, Relatives & Friends)
   • Public Community Network
6. Tap "Publish Post" to immediately stream to your selected circle.

12.1 Bookmarks & Liked History (ListPostsScreen.js)

• Saved Posts Tab: Secure repository of all bookmarked articles, recipes, and heirloom photos.
• Liked History Tab: Quick log of all posts you have appreciated.

12.2 Posts Management & Creator Studio (PostsManagementScreen.js)

• View all posts authored by you.
• View engagement analytics: total impressions, unique family viewers, likes, and comment threads.
• Edit post captions or delete posts permanently.

• Dual Display: Toggle between generational List View and interactive Tree Graph (with smooth zoom and pan).
• Adding Parents / Spouse / Children: Tap node ➔ Select relationship ➔ Enter details or invite existing user.
• Adding Siblings: Added by tapping parent node ➔ "Add Child" (automatically links as sibling).
• Temporary Members: Add non-app users ➔ Share unique invite code ➔ Auto-converts to active member upon registration.
• Edge Deletion Rule: Only leaf/edge nodes (members with no dependents) can be deleted directly to maintain genealogical integrity.
• Exporting: Export high-resolution PDF diagrams of your complete family tree.

1. Custom Relatives Tree: Create independent trees for maternal uncles, aunts, or distant branches.
2. Direct Relatives Tree: Automatically linked when a spouse with an existing tree joins your profile.
3. Imported Relatives Tree: Link distant trees using a secure 6-digit export/import code.

• Maintained completely separate from family trees to ensure private family discussions remain strictly confidential.
• Add friends by searching phone number or email address; dispatch invite codes to non-users.
• Assign custom tiers (Close Friends, Colleagues, Acquaintances) to control feed sharing visibility.

Instant universal search across People, Events, and Classifieds.

Relationship Color Tints:

• 🔵 Blue Tint: Direct Family Member
• 🟣 Purple Tint: Extended Relative
• 🟢 Green Tint: Verified Friend
• ⚪ Gray Tint: New Community Member

• Create family reunions, birthday celebrations, or traditional religious rituals.
• Audience targeting: Family, Relatives, Friends, or All.
• Set RSVP deadline with automated reminder push notifications.
• Real-time attendee headcount tracking (Accepted, Declined, Pending).

• Post items For Sale, Services Offered, Job Openings, or General Announcements.
• Attach up to 3 photos, price, description, and direct contact options (Phone Call, In-App Chat, Email).
• 30-Day Auto-Expiry: Listings automatically archive after 30 days to keep community listings fresh and relevant.

19.1 Open to Work

• Toggle job-seeking status; displays candidate skill tags, experience, and preferred locations to community employers.

19.2 Matrimony

• Create and manage verified community matrimony profiles for self or family members.
• Filter by education, profession, gothra, horoscope, height, and native location.
• Express interest and initiate private guardian-to-guardian contact in strict confidentiality.

• One-on-one direct chat and multi-member family group circles.
• Share photos, voice notes, and heirloom PDF documents securely.
• Proprietary In-House Engine: 100% independent server routing with end-to-end payload encryption; zero third-party SDK or tracker access.

21.1 Automated Reminders Engine

• Synchronized IST reminders for upcoming birthdays, wedding anniversaries, poojas, and event RSVP deadlines.

21.2 6-Tab Profile Hub (ProfileInfo.js)

• Tab 1: Profile Info: Bio, education, occupation, blood group, native location, photo gallery.
• Tab 2: Family Tree / Kinship: Visual genealogical graph.
• Tab 3: Friends Circle: Connected peer network.
• Tab 4: Activities Summary: Organized events and active classified listings.
• Tab 5: Authored Posts Stream: Chronological feed of all personal posts.
• Tab 6: Account Settings: 18-language switcher, theme toggle, and DPDP Act compliant account deletion with OTP confirmation.