Gurmukhi Script
Overview
Script of the Punjabi language in India, especially associated with Sikh culture.
Languages Using This Script
Regions & Countries
Visual Characteristics
- Horizontal headstroke (like Devanagari)
- Distinctive tall and narrow shapes
Common Mix-ups
- Devanagari
- Arabic Script (for Shahmukhi)
- Gurmukhi is more uniform and taller
Other Things to Know
- Prominent in religious signage (e.g. gurdwaras)
- May appear on trucks and storefronts
Examples
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