U+16D41 "𖵁" Kirat Rai Sign Tonpi Unicode Character

U+16D41 "𖵁" Kirat Rai Sign Tonpi is a glyph used in the Kirat Rai script, which is an abugida designed for writing the Kirat languages, such as Bantawa, Chamling, and others spoken in Nepal and neighboring regions. This specific sign, Tonpi, functions as a punctuation mark or a section-initial character, often employed to indicate the beginning of a text or a significant passage, similar to a heading marker or paragraph divider in traditional manuscripts. Its inclusion in Unicode supports the digital preservation and modern usage of this historic script, helping to maintain cultural identity and written communication for Kirat communities.