Ranjana, sometimes known by its Tibetan pronunciation “lantsa,” is one of several scripts used in Nepal to write Nepalese and Sanskrit. Tibetans and Mongols often use Ranjana as a decorative script to write Sanskrit mantras and dharanis.

Published November 10, 2022

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