About Devanagari Extended
The Devanagari Unicode block (U+0900–U+097F) is one of the most complex in the Unicode standard. It covers not just modern Hindi and Marathi, but also classical Sanskrit and ancient Vedic texts. This extended list includes characters that are rare but essential for scholars and spiritual practitioners.
Understanding Nukta Letters
Characters like क़ (QA) and फ़ (FA) are known as Nukta letters. The dot (Nukta) below the character indicates that the sound has been borrowed from other languages, usually Persian or Arabic, and is not native to the original Sanskrit-based Varnamala.
Vedic Accents in Sanskrit
In the Rigveda and other ancient texts, specific marks like the Udatta (◌॑) and Anudatta (◌॒) are used to indicate the pitch or musical tone of a syllable. These are vital for correct chanting and recitation of mantras. Our collection makes these technical symbols easily accessible for copy-pasting into digital documents or social media.