U+0A74 "ੴ" Gurmukhi Ek Onkar Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+0A74 "ੴ" Gurmukhi Ek Onkar is a uniquely stylized ligature and the most sacred symbol in Sikhism, representing the fundamental tenet of Ik Onkar, meaning "One God" or "One Creator." This single composite glyph combines the numeral for "one" (੧) with the first letter of the word "Onkar" (ਓ) along with a vowel sign, encapsulating the core Sikh belief in the oneness, unity, and omnipresence of the Divine. It is prominently featured in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy scripture, and serves as a central emblem in Sikh theology, art, and places of worship, reminding adherents of the singular, formless nature of God.
General Properties
Code Point
U+0A74
Name
Gurmukhi Ek Onkar
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
ੴ
HTML Hex Encoding
ੴ
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE0 0xA9 0xB4
UTF-16 Encoding
0x0A74
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00000A74
C/C++/Java Escape
\u0a74
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Gurmukhi