U+116B5 "𑚵" Takri Vowel Sign Au Unicode Character

U+116B5 "𑚵" Takri Vowel Sign Au is a combining diacritical mark used in the Takri script, which was historically employed for writing languages such as Dogri, Kashmiri, and various Pahari dialects in the Himalayan regions of India. This vowel sign modifies a consonant character to represent the vowel sound "au," typically appearing as a curved or hooked stroke attached above or to the right of the base consonant. Its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows for the accurate digital representation and preservation of historical and modern texts in these languages, supporting efforts to revive and maintain linguistic heritage.