What happens when the virama (್) is added below the letter ಠ?
Hint:
Pay attention to the effect of the virama on the inherent sound of the letter.
The letter ಠ changes its pronunciation to a different sound.
The inherent 'a' is silenced, and the consonant can join the next one directly.
The letter ಠ becomes a vowel in the Kannada alphabet.
The letter ಠ remains the same, and its pronunciation does not change.
Explanation
When the virama (್) is added below the letter ಠ, it silences the inherent 'a' and allows the consonant to join the next one directly.