U+114C3 "𑓃" Tirhuta Sign Nukta Unicode Character

U+114C3 "𑓃" Tirhuta Sign Nukta is a diacritical mark used in the Tirhuta script, which historically writes the Maithili language of eastern India and Nepal. This nukta sign is placed below a consonant character to modify its inherent sound, typically indicating a borrowed or foreign phonetic value, such as from Persian or other non-native languages, or to represent a specific fricative or aspirated consonant not present in the standard consonant inventory. As part of the Tirhuta block in Unicode, this sign aids in accurate transcription and digital preservation of Maithili texts, ensuring that nuanced pronunciations and loanwords are faithfully rendered in modern electronic typography.