The Kerala State Lotteries Department initiated the draw procedure for its Saturday weekly lottery, Karunya KR-766, on August 29, 2026. Held live at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram starting at 3 PM, the official result sheets are published around 4:30 PM. Participants across the state monitor the drawn numbers closely to check if their ticket numbers match the winning combinations across nine standard prize divisions.
Prize Breakdown for Karunya KR-766
The Karunya KR-766 scheme offers a multi-tier reward structure designed to benefit multiple ticket holders. The top jackpot winner receives a first prize of Rs 1,00,00,000 (Rs 1 Crore). Holders of tickets matching the first prize winning number in other series receive a consolation prize worth Rs 5,000.
The second prize carries a cash payout of Rs 30,00,000 (Rs 30 Lakhs), while the third prize grants Rs 5,00,00,000 (Rs 5 Lakhs) to the selected ticket. Lower-tier winnings include a fourth prize of Rs 5,000, a fifth prize of Rs 2,000, and a sixth prize of Rs 1,000. Additionally, the seventh prize is fixed at Rs 500, the eighth prize at Rs 200, and the ninth prize delivers Rs 100.
Prize Claim Protocol and Documentation Requirements
Claiming a prize from the Kerala State Lotteries Department requires strict verification steps. Winners must present the original intact lottery ticket without any alterations. For prize amounts up to Rs 5,000, ticket holders can claim payouts directly through authorized lottery agents or local outlets in accordance with department regulations.
For any prize exceeding Rs 5,000, winners are required to submit the winning ticket to a designated government lottery office or an authorized bank branch. Claimants must also submit official identification proof, passport photos, and prescribed forms. Applicable statutory taxes and government deductions are deducted from the gross prize amount prior to payout discursals.
Weekly Calendar of Kerala State Lotteries
The Kerala State Lotteries Department operates seven distinct weekly draws, with a specific draw designated for each day from Sunday through Saturday. The week starts on Sunday with the Samrudhi Lottery, followed by the Bhagyathara Lottery on Monday and the Sthree Sakthi Lottery on Tuesday.
Midweek draws continue with the Dhanalekshmi Lottery on Wednesday and the Karunya Plus Lottery on Thursday. The week concludes with the Suvarna Keralam Lottery on Friday and the Karunya Lottery on Saturday, ensuring a structured daily schedule for ticket sales and prize announcements.
