U+1158E "𑖎" Siddham Letter Ka Unicode Character

U+1158E "𑖎" Siddham Letter Ka is the first consonant of the Siddham script, representing the sound "ka" as in the English word "skate" or the "k" in "kite." This ancient script, also known as Siddhamātṛkā, was historically used primarily in East Asia for writing Buddhist scriptures, mantras, and Sanskrit texts, particularly in Japan where it is still employed in esoteric Buddhist practices such as Shingon and Tendai traditions for ritual calligraphy and meditation. The character’s distinctive curved strokes and angular structure, typical of Siddham script, reflect its origins in medieval India around the 6th century CE, from which it was transmitted along the Silk Road.