Holy Qurbana Audio Setup Guide

Overview

The carousel now supports audio files for pronunciation guides. If audio files are not found, it automatically falls back to browser text-to-speech.

Audio Files Required

Generate MP3 files for each stage and place them in /assets/audio/ with these names:

File	Stage	Text to Record
`qurbana-stage-0.mp3`	Holy Qurbana	Holy Qurbana, the central act of worship in the Malankara Syriac Orthodox Church
`qurbana-stage-1.mp3`	Thooyobo	Thooyobo, the preparation rites and vesting of the priest
`qurbana-stage-2.mp3`	Service of Melchizedek	Service of Melchizedek, representing the ancient priesthood
`qurbana-stage-3.mp3`	Preparation of Elements	Preparation of elements, offering for the living and departed
`qurbana-stage-4.mp3`	Liturgy of the Word	Liturgy of the Word, with Trisagion and Gospel readings
`qurbana-stage-5.mp3`	Kiss of Peace	Kiss of Peace, reconciliation before the sacred offering
`qurbana-stage-6.mp3`	Lifting of the Sosappa	Lifting of the Sosappa, unveiling the sacred mystery
`qurbana-stage-7.mp3`	Institution	Institution, commemorating Christ’s Last Supper
`qurbana-stage-8.mp3`	Epiklesis	Epiklesis, invocation of the Holy Spirit upon the gifts
`qurbana-stage-9.mp3`	Intercession (Tubden)	Intercession, prayers for the Church, saints, and departed
`qurbana-stage-10.mp3`	Fraction and Communion	Fraction and Communion, holy things for the holy

How to Generate Audio Files

Option 1: ElevenLabs (Recommended)

Go to ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech Malayalam
For each phrase above:
- Paste the text in the input box
- Select a male or female Malayalam voice
- Click “Generate” or “Download”
- Save as qurbana-stage-[N].mp3
Upload all files to /assets/audio/ directory

Option 2: Narakeet

Go to Narakeet Malayalam TTS
Paste each text phrase
Select Malayalam voice
Download as MP3
Name and upload to /assets/audio/

Option 3: Kapwing

Go to Kapwing Text-to-Speech
Follow similar process as ElevenLabs
Download and save files

Directory Structure

/assets/audio/
├── qurbana-stage-0.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-1.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-2.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-3.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-4.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-5.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-6.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-7.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-8.mp3
├── qurbana-stage-9.mp3
└── qurbana-stage-10.mp3

Testing

Navigate to the Qurbana page: /qurbana/
Click the speaker button (🔊) on any stage
If the MP3 file exists, it will play the recorded audio
If the file is not found, it falls back to browser text-to-speech

Fallback Behavior

The carousel has automatic fallback: if an audio file is missing, it will use browser text-to-speech synthesis instead. This means the site will continue to work even if some audio files haven’t been generated yet.

Notes

Audio files should be in MP3 format for best browser compatibility
Recommended bitrate: 128kbps (good quality, small file size)
Each file should be 5-15 seconds long
Test playback in different browsers before going live