U+113BB "𑎻" Tulu-Tigalari Vowel Sign U Unicode Character

U+113BB "𑎻" Tulu-Tigalari Vowel Sign U is a combining diacritical mark used in the historical Tulu-Tigalari script, which was primarily employed to write the Tulu language in the southwestern region of India. This vowel sign represents the long vowel "U" sound and is attached to a consonant character to modify its inherent vowel, indicating a change in pronunciation from a default "a" to a sustained "u" sound. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard, specifically within the Tulu-Tigalari block added in version 16.0 in 2024, supports the digital preservation and accurate rendering of this ancient script, which is significant for the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Tulu-speaking community.