Devanagari
/ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡəri/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Understanding Devanagari helps appreciate cultural texts, like ancient manuscripts and religious verses, originating from India and Nepal. 
Reading the original Mahabharata requires knowledge of the Devanagari script.
Pro Tip 2/3Pronunciation Aid
Devanagari script includes phonetic details that can improve pronunciation of languages written in it. 
Use Devanagari to get the correct pronunciation of 'संस्कृत' (Sanskrit).
Pro Tip 3/3Not Alphabetical
Unlike English, Devanagari is an abugida, where each character represents a consonant with an inherent vowel sound. 
In Devanagari, 'क' stands for 'ka' and 'कि' for 'ki'.