Kerala Lottery Jackpots & Prize Structure

Kerala State Lotteries offer some of India's largest government-run lottery prizes. Compare jackpot amounts across all 7 weekly schemes and 6 seasonal bumper lotteries to find the best value for your ticket. Already have a ticket? Check your ticket on Lottoz instantly.

Weekly Lottery Prize Comparison

All weekly lottery tickets cost ₹50 each. Prize amounts shown are the standard published amounts and may vary slightly between draws.

LotteryDay1st Prize2nd Prize3rd PrizeConsolation
Karunya (KR)Saturday₹1 Crore₹30 Lakhs₹5 Lakhs₹5,000
Karunya Plus (KN)Thursday₹1 Crore₹30 Lakhs₹5 Lakhs₹5,000
Sthree Sakthi (SS)Tuesday₹1 Crore₹30 Lakhs₹5 Lakhs₹5,000
Suvarna Keralam (SK)Friday₹1 Crore₹30 Lakhs₹5 Lakhs₹5,000
Bhagyathara (BT)Monday₹1 Crore₹30 Lakhs₹5 Lakhs₹5,000
Dhanalekshmi (DL)Wednesday₹1 Crore₹30 Lakhs₹5 Lakhs₹5,000
Samrudhi (SM)Sunday₹1 Crore₹30 Lakhs₹5 Lakhs₹5,000

Lower Prize Tiers (4th to 8th)

In addition to the top prizes, Kerala lotteries award prizes for tickets whose last 4 digits match the winning endings. These are common across all weekly lotteries:

Prize TierAmountMatching
4th Prize₹5,000Last 4 digits
5th Prize₹2,000Last 4 digits
6th Prize₹1,000Last 4 digits
7th Prize₹500Last 4 digits
8th Prize₹200Last 4 digits

Bumper Lottery Jackpots

Bumper lotteries are seasonal special draws with significantly larger prize pools. The Thiruvonam (Onam) Bumper is the biggest, with a first prize of ₹25 crore — making it one of the largest government lottery prizes in India.

Bumper LotterySeason1st PrizeTicket Price
Thiruvonam Bumper (Onam)September₹25 Crore₹500
Christmas/New Year BumperJanuary₹20 Crore₹400
Pooja BumperNovember₹12 Crore₹300
Vishu BumperMay₹12 Crore₹500
Summer BumperMarch/April₹10 Crore₹250
Monsoon BumperJuly₹10 Crore₹250

Weekly Lottery Jackpots

All 7 weekly Kerala lottery schemes offer the same prize structure with a ₹1 Crore first prize. Since the jackpot and ticket price (₹50) are identical across schemes, you can choose any day that suits you — the value is the same.

  • Monday: Bhagyathara (BT)
  • Tuesday: Sthree Sakthi (SS)
  • Wednesday: Dhanalekshmi (DL)
  • Thursday: Karunya Plus (KN)
  • Friday: Suvarna Keralam (SK)
  • Saturday: Karunya (KR)
  • Sunday: Samrudhi (SM)

Won a prize? Learn about tax deductions and the claiming process in our how to claim your prize guide. You can also use our tax calculator to see your exact take-home amount.

Bumper Lottery Prize Tiers (Detailed)

Unlike weekly lotteries which share the same prize structure, each bumper lottery has different prize amounts. Here's a detailed comparison of the top prize tiers:

BumperTicket1st PrizeConsolation2nd Prize3rd Prize
Thiruvonam (Onam)₹500₹25 Crore₹5 Lakhs₹5 Crore₹1 Crore
Christmas/New Year₹400₹20 Crore₹5 Lakhs₹5 Crore₹1 Crore
Pooja Bumper₹300₹12 Crore₹3 Lakhs₹1 Crore₹50 Lakhs
Vishu Bumper₹500₹12 Crore₹3 Lakhs₹1 Crore₹50 Lakhs
Summer Bumper₹250₹10 Crore₹2 Lakhs₹50 Lakhs₹25 Lakhs
Monsoon Bumper₹250₹10 Crore₹2 Lakhs₹50 Lakhs₹25 Lakhs

Prize amounts shown are approximate and based on recent bumper editions. Actual amounts may vary slightly between years.

Which Kerala Lottery Should You Buy?

Since all 7 weekly lotteries have identical prize structures and the same ₹50 ticket price, the choice comes down to convenience — simply pick a day that suits you.

Value Per Rupee Comparison

TypeTicket Price1st PrizePotential ReturnFrequency
Any Weekly Lottery₹50₹1 Crore2,00,000xDaily (365 draws/year)
Summer/Monsoon Bumper₹250₹10 Crore4,00,000xSeasonal (2 draws/year)
Thiruvonam Bumper₹500₹25 Crore5,00,000xOnce a year

Our Recommendation

  • For regular play: Buy any weekly lottery on a day convenient for you — they're all the same value
  • For bigger jackpots: Purchase bumper tickets when available — higher price, but significantly larger prizes
  • Best of both: Many players buy weekly tickets for daily excitement and also pick up bumper tickets when they're on sale

Note: Lottery is a game of chance. These comparisons are for informational purposes only and do not guarantee returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Kerala lottery has the biggest jackpot?
The Thiruvonam Bumper (Onam Bumper) offers the largest jackpot, with a first prize of approximately ₹25 crore. Among weekly lotteries, all 7 schemes offer the same first prize of ₹1 crore.
How much is the 1st prize for Karunya lottery?
The Karunya lottery (KR series), drawn every Saturday, offers a first prize of ₹1 crore. This is the same across all weekly Kerala lottery schemes.
What is the consolation prize for Kerala lottery?
All weekly Kerala lotteries offer a consolation prize of ₹5,000. The consolation prize is awarded to tickets that match the winning number in all digits but belong to a different series than the 1st prize winner.
How much tax is deducted from Kerala lottery prizes?
Lottery winnings above ₹10,000 attract 30% TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act. An additional agent commission of approximately 10% is also deducted. So for a ₹1 crore first prize, the approximate take-home amount is around ₹60 lakhs.
Are bumper lottery prizes higher than weekly lottery prizes?
Yes, significantly. Bumper lottery first prizes range from ₹10 crore to ₹25 crore, compared to ₹1 crore for weekly lotteries. However, bumper tickets are also more expensive (₹250–₹500 vs ₹50 for weekly tickets).
Which Kerala lottery gives the best value for money?
All 7 weekly Kerala lotteries offer identical prize structures — ₹1 Crore first prize for a ₹50 ticket (a 200,000x potential return). Since the odds and prizes are the same, no weekly lottery is "better" than another. However, bumper lotteries offer a higher potential return per rupee: the Thiruvonam Bumper gives ₹25 Crore for a ₹500 ticket (500,000x return), though bumpers are drawn only 6 times a year.
Is it better to buy weekly or bumper lottery tickets?
It depends on your preference. Weekly lotteries (₹50/ticket) let you play every day with a ₹1 Crore jackpot. Bumper lotteries (₹250–₹500/ticket) are less frequent but offer massive jackpots of ₹10–25 Crore. Many regular players buy weekly tickets for routine play and also purchase bumper tickets when available for the bigger prize pool.

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