Takri Vowel Sign Uu

Takri Vowel Sign Uu at U+116B1 is a dependent vowel mark that gives a consonant the long “ū” vowel sound in the Takri script. It belongs to the Takri block and functions as part of an orthographic syllable, not as an independent vowel letter. It is used in written forms of the historic Takri script of the western Himalayas, associated with languages and regional traditions of areas such as Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, and nearby Pahari-speaking communities. In manuscripts, inscriptions, primers, and modern script-revival materials, the sign is attached to a consonant base to show that the syllable is read with long uu rather than the inherent vowel or another vowel sign. Today it appears mostly in digitized manuscripts, academic work on North Indian scripts, fonts and keyboards for Takri, and educational materials aimed at preserving or teaching the script. The main practical concern is that it must combine with the preceding consonant; without proper Takri shaping support, the vowel sign may not sit in the expected visual position.