What is mAtrA?
A vowel is added to a consonant
to give a distinct sound by using a particular symbol and
that symbol is called "mAtrA".
What is phaLA?
A consonant is added to another consonant to give
a distinct sound by using a particular symobol, and that
symbol is called "phaLA".
mAtrA and phaLA symbols appear above a letter,
in the sides of a letter or below the letter.
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