The Sanskrit terms Ghoradaṃṣṭrā and Ghoradaṃṣṭra can be transliterated into English as Ghoradamstra or Ghoradamshtra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram

1) Ghoradaṃṣṭrā (घोरदंष्ट्रा) refers to “she whose teeth are fearsome” and is used to describe Goddess Śuṣkā, according to the Devīpañcaśatikā verse 2.74-79.—Accordingly: “One should draw the supreme goddess there. She is Śuṣkā and, auspicious, her face is emaciated. [...] She is Aghorā and her teeth are fearsome [i.e., ghoradaṃṣṭrā]. She makes the great (magical) sound ‘phet’. Her hair is tied up (on the top of her head) and, auspicious, she has three eyes and holds a large (sacrificial) vessel. Her breasts are shrivelled up and her belly is very thin. She holds the ear of a small child. Ferocious, she is adorned with a garland of severed heads and ornaments made of great snakes. Having drawn her in this form, one should worship the Mother (of the letters) there”.

2) Ghoradaṃṣṭrā (घोरदंष्ट्रा) refers to “one with fearsome teeth” and is used to describe Goddess Carcikā, according to the Jayadrathayāmala verse 2.25.124cd-125ab.—Accordingly, “She who playfully devours thousands of loads of poison is said to be Carcikā who, with fearsome teeth (ghoradaṃṣṭrā), is the (Yoginī of the) third (syllable)”.

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Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.

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Partial matches: Damshtra, Ghora.

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