At the beginning of a word, indicates .

In the middle or at the end of a word, ha indicates a high tone on the preceding vowel. Examples:


Subscript ha also indicates a high tone on the preceding vowel. Examples:


The following conventions apply apart from at the beginning of a word:





Should we include this point? When used with a semi-vowel (y, r, l, ḷ or v), candrabindu is placed before the semi-vowel. For example, is written ' and not '.

Voiced aspirates
Vowels - स्वर
Ha
Inherent vowel