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'Yama' is God of death and 'damshtra' means his tooth. It's applied meaning is the period of increased mortality.
==Duration==
The duration of last eight days of [[Kartika]] month and first eight days of [[Magha]] month is termed as [[yamadamshtra]].
==Precautions==
It is advised to take little food during this period for healthy living otherwise it may be fatal.<ref> Sharangadhar Purva khanda 2/30 </ref>
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==References==