The Kerala State Lotteries Department has set in motion the proceedings for its regular Friday weekly draw, designated as the Suvarna Keralam SK-71. This recurring lottery draw presents substantial cash prizes for ticket holders, headlined by a first prize of Rs 1 crore. The operational draw is hosted at Gorky Bhavan, located near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. Participants who purchased tickets across various series are monitoring the proceedings as the selection of winning series and serial numbers gets underway.
Draw Timing and Official Publication of Winning Numbers
The conclusive winning figures and detailed results are finalized following the on-ground draw event. The official results portal managed by the Kerala State Lotteries Department regularly publishes the winning ticket numbers once the entire process concludes, typically around 4:30 PM each day. Those holding tickets for the draw can access the full breakdown online to verify whether their ticket serial matches the numbers declared across any of the official prize tiers.
Comprehensive Prize Structure and Payout Tiers
The Suvarna Keralam SK-71 lottery incorporates a multi-tiered distribution model designed to award monetary prizes across diverse categories
- First Prize: The jackpot reward for the single premier winning ticket is established at Rs 1 crore.
- Second and Third Prizes: The second prize carries a cash payout of Rs 30 lakh, while the third prize category grants Rs 5 lakh to the designated winner.
- Consolation Prize: A consolation payout worth Rs 5,000 is distributed among specific matching serial numbers that miss the primary prize.
- Subsequent Categories: The tiered structure extends to multiple lower reward segments, providing payouts of Rs 5,000, Rs 2,000, Rs 1,000, Rs 500, Rs 200, and Rs 100 respectively.
Ticket Cost and Weekly Scheduling Details
Participation in the Suvarna Keralam lottery is priced at Rs 50 per ticket. As outlined in the official lottery scheme documentation, this Rs 50 retail figure includes the mandatory applicable GST component. The Suvarna Keralam lottery operates on a weekly calendar, holding its draws every Friday, with the September 25, 2026 draw designated specifically under series code SK-71.
Prize Claim Protocol and Verification Requirements
Following the public announcement of the results, ticket holders must inspect their tickets against the official gazette result published by the Kerala State Lotteries Department to confirm the exact number and series. Individuals holding winning tickets are required to comply with the department's mandated verification procedure to claim their funds. It is essential to preserve the winning ticket intact, without damage, and submit it within the legally stipulated time window.
For high-value prizes such as the top tiers, claimants must present the original winning lottery ticket alongside proper government-issued identification documents to an authorized bank branch or directly to the government lottery office. Claimants are encouraged to review the latest verification and submission instructions specified by the Kerala State Lotteries Department before handing over their documentation.
