In the Devanagari script, what is the purpose of the virama (्) below the letter थ?
Hint:
Pay attention to the function of the virama (्) in the Devanagari script.
To change the pronunciation of the sound to dental non-aspirated
To silence the inherent 'a' vowel and make the consonant join the next one without a vowel between them
To indicate the beginning of a new word
To indicate the end of a sentence
Explanation
The virama (्) below the letter थ silences the inherent 'a' vowel and makes this consonant join the next one without a vowel between them.