History of Devanagari

• Devanagari originated in ancient India around the 13th century.
• It evolved from the Brahmi script.
• Over time, it spread to other parts of Asia and became the standard script for many languages.

Characteristics of Devanagari

• Devanagari is a phonetic script, meaning that each character represents a distinct sound.
• The script consists of 47 primary characters, known as swaras, which can be combined to form words.
• Devanagari is written from left to right.

Importance of Devanagari

• Devanagari is an important part of Hinduism and is used in many sacred texts, including the Vedas and the Upanishads.
• The script is also used in many other Indian languages and is an important part of Indian culture.
• Devanagari has been recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.