ISO 15924 script code: Bali

The Balinese script, also known as Hanacaraka or Aksara Bali, is a Brahmic script historically used to write the Balinese language in Bali, Indonesia. While traditionally used in Balinese Hindu religious texts and literature, its usage has declined but is preserved through cultural and educational programs. Today, support for the script is found in Unicode Standard, facilitating its representation in modern computing systems. The script evolved from the Pallava script, but the exact author remains unidentified.