U+11FE3 "𑿣" Tamil Sign Veli Unicode Character

U+11FE3 "𑿣" Tamil Sign Veli is an ancient numerical symbol from the Tamil script system, specifically representing the digit for zero. It belongs to the Tamil Supplement block and was historically used in Tamil inscriptions and manuscripts to denote the concept of nothingness or a placeholder in numeric notation, predating the modern decimal zero. This sign reflects the sophisticated mathematical heritage of the Tamil people, where it functioned similarly to a zero in place value systems, though its usage declined with the adoption of Arabic numerals in later centuries.