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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 [[Margashirsha]] 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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