U+1CEF "ᳯ" Vedic Sign Long Anusvara Unicode Character

U+1CEF "ᳯ" Vedic Sign Long Anusvara is a diacritical mark used in the Devanagari script for the transcription of Vedic Sanskrit texts. It specifically denotes a prolonged nasalization or an extended anusvara, indicating that the nasal sound should be held longer than its standard counterpart. This sign appears above the character it modifies, distinguishing it from the shorter anusvara in the careful phonetic recitation of the Vedas and other ancient liturgical works. Its inclusion in Unicode supports the accurate digital preservation and scholarly representation of these intricate textual traditions.