Devanagari Double Danda Letter
॥ is the Devanagari double danda punctuation mark (U+0965) used to indicate a strong pause or sentence ending.
U+0965
॥ is a Devanagari punctuation symbol encoded as Unicode U+0965. It is commonly used in Hindi and other Devanagari-script texts as a strong separator.
Devanagari Double Danda Letter Meaning
The Devanagari double danda (॥) is a punctuation mark used in Devanagari-script writing to indicate a strong pause, similar in spirit to a full stop. In many contexts, it helps mark the end of a sentence or a clearly separated textual unit, especially in formal or traditional typography. It is often seen in printed materials and edited text where punctuation is used to control rhythm and clarity. When typing or designing layouts, using the correct character (U+0965) ensures consistent rendering across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Marking the end of sentences in Devanagari text for clear separation
- •Formatting poetry or scriptural/transliteration content with stronger pause punctuation
- •Typographic layout in documents and publishing where danda-based punctuation is required
- •Writing or editing Hindi and other Devanagari-script content that expects Unicode-accurate punctuation
- •Designing UI text, labels, or subtitles that include Devanagari punctuation
Examples
॥ Devanagari Double Danda (U+0965)
- ॥राम आया॥
- ॥यह वाक्य समाप्त होता है॥
- ॥कविता की पंक्ति यहाँ खत्म होती है॥
- ॥सूचना: कृपया पढ़ें॥
- ॥श्लोक समाप्त॥
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0965 | |
| HTML Entity | ॥ | |
| HTML Code | ॥ | |
| CSS | \0965 |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Double Danda letter mean?
The Devanagari double danda (॥) is a punctuation mark used in Devanagari-script writing to indicate a strong pause, similar in spirit to a full stop. In many contexts, it helps mark the end of a sentence or a clearly separated textual unit, especially in formal or traditional typography. It is often seen in printed materials and edited text where punctuation is used to control rhythm and clarity. When typing or designing layouts, using the correct character (U+0965) ensures consistent rendering across fonts and platforms.
What Unicode character is ॥?
॥ is the Devanagari Double Danda with Unicode code point U+0965.
How do I use it in HTML?
You can insert it as ॥.
How do I type or represent it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0965. JavaScript escape: \\u{0965}.
Is ॥ the same as the single danda (।)?
No. ॥ is the double danda, while 。 (U+0964) is the single danda; they are distinct characters.