Important Dates to Avoid Making Chapatis in 2026

As the new year unfolds, it's essential to be aware of specific dates in 2026 when making chapatis is discouraged according to Vedic astrology. These occasions, including Makar Sankranti and Diwali, are linked to traditions that suggest avoiding cooking to prevent negative energies and ancestral curses. Understanding these dates can help ensure a prosperous year ahead. Read on to learn more about each occasion and its significance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 10, 2026, 11:54 IST

When to Refrain from Making Chapatis at Home

Understanding the Significance: As the new year approaches, many hope for joy, success, and growth. While some may see their dreams come true, others might find the year similar to the last. This can often be attributed to unintentional mistakes that affect not just individuals but their families as well. Vedic astrology highlights six specific occasions in 2026 when making chapatis (rotis) should be avoided to prevent potential issues that could last a lifetime. Certain dates are deemed inauspicious based on scriptures and traditions, linked to planetary influences, ancestral issues, and negative energies. Let’s explore the dates in 2026 when making chapatis at home is discouraged…

Makar Sankranti (January 14, 2026)
The first festival of the new year is Makar Sankranti, celebrated on January 14 or 15 each year. It is advised not to prepare chapatis on this day, as using a griddle on the stove is strictly forbidden. Traditionally, khichdi made with black urad dal and rice is consumed during this festival, along with other rice-based dishes.

Sheetla Ashtami (March 11, 2026)
The second occasion to avoid making chapatis is Sheetla Ashtami, which falls on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. On this day, stale food is offered to Goddess Sheetla, who is believed to protect against heat and illnesses. Observers fast and consume only cold or stale food.

Nag Panchami (August 17, 2026)
On Nag Panchami, which occurs on Monday, August 17, 2026, making chapatis is also discouraged. This festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shravan. Some regions may observe it on August 16 or 18, so it’s wise to check local calendars. According to Puranic beliefs, using a griddle on this day is inappropriate as it symbolizes the serpent god.

Sharad Purnima (October 25, 2026)
On Sharad Purnima, celebrated on Sunday, October 25, 2026, making chapatis is not recommended. This festival honors Goddess Lakshmi, and refraining from cooking chapatis is customary. Fasting and worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Chandra Dev (the Moon God) on this day is believed to bring happiness and prosperity.

Diwali (November 8, 2026)
During Diwali, which spans from November 6 to November 11, with Lakshmi Puja on November 8, 2026, it is essential to avoid using a griddle for chapatis. Similar to Sharad Purnima, this festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and cooking on this day is considered inauspicious. Additionally, it is believed that leaving utensils empty on Diwali is also bad luck.

Mahalakshmi Vrat (Starting September 19, 2026)
From September 19 to October 4, 2026, during Mahalakshmi Vrat, making chapatis is discouraged. In any rituals dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, using a griddle is prohibited. If chapatis are made during this period, it is said to anger Goddess Lakshmi, leading to financial difficulties.

Key Dates to Avoid Making Chapatis:
Makar Sankranti
Sheetala Ashtami
Nag Panchami
Sharad Purnima
Diwali
Mahalakshmi Vrat

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