U+11C61 "𑱡" Bhaiksuki Number Eight Unicode Character

U+11C61 "𑱡" Bhaiksuki Number Eight is a numerical glyph representing the digit eight in the Bhaiksuki script, an ancient Brahmic writing system historically used in parts of India and Nepal to write Buddhist texts, particularly the Sanskrit language. This character belongs to the Bhaiksuki block within Unicode and serves as a numeric digit within that script's numeration system, which is structured with its own distinct symbols for numbers. Its inclusion in Unicode helps preserve and enable digital representation of this historical script, facilitating scholarly study and access to manuscripts.