"Matham" in Tamil means Month in English. Sandhi means junction or meeting place. Hence "Matha Sandhi" means the defined time schedule between the two Tamil (Hindu Lunar Calendar Months) months. The last day on the preceding month and first two days on the next successive month are considered to be within the Matha Sandhi period. Example: The last day of the Chaitra (चैत्र) month and first two days of next Vaiskha (वैशाख) are called as "Matha Sandhi". The above mentioned 3 days that is considered as "Matha Sandhi" period is highly inauspicious on the following counts. 1. Those who are born during this Matha Sandhi are likely to suffer. Their Natal horoscope are likely to be non-functional. 2. The Parents of the baby, who are born during this time are also likely to suffer. 3. This Matha Sandhi period has to be avoided for all kinds of auspicious family functions. The family and personal functions held during this period are likely to...