U+114BE "𑒾" Tirhuta Vowel Sign Au Unicode Character

U+114BE "𑒾" Tirhuta Vowel Sign Au is a combining diacritical mark used in the Tirhuta script, which is historically employed for writing the Maithili language, primarily spoken in the Mithila region of India and Nepal. This vowel sign represents the "au" sound and is placed above or attached to a consonant character to modify its inherent vowel, forming the diphthong "au" in syllables. As part of the Tirhuta block in Unicode, it supports the preservation and digital representation of this ancient script, which has seen a revival in modern times for cultural and literary purposes.