Akshaya Kerala Lottery 2026: Wednesday’s Most Popular Draw Explained
Every Wednesday, the Akshaya (AK) lottery is drawn at 3:00 PM at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. The name Akshaya means “inexhaustible” or “eternal prosperity” in Sanskrit — and its consistent ₹70 lakh first prize and strong consolation structure have made it one of the highest-volume selling draws in the Kerala State Lottery system.
Akshaya Lottery Fast Facts 2026
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Draw Day | Wednesday |
| Code | AK |
| Draw Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Ticket Price | ₹40 |
| 1st Prize | ₹70,00,000 |
| Draw Venue | Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Prize Tiers | 9 |
View the latest Akshaya draw results on our Kerala lottery homepage every Wednesday after 3 PM. Historical Akshaya results are on our lottery chart page.
Why Is Akshaya So Popular?
Several factors drive Akshaya’s high ticket sales:
- Cultural significance: The name Akshaya is associated with the auspicious Akshaya Tritiya festival — a day believed to bring lasting prosperity
- Mid-week timing: Wednesday draws attract buyers who find Monday and Tuesday draws already sold out
- Consistent prize pool: ₹70 lakh first prize has been stable for years, building player trust
- Strong 8th prize: ₹100 consolation prize for last-2-digit matches is frequently won
Today — Karunya Plus KN (Thursday)
Today is Thursday — which means today’s draw is Karunya Plus (KN) with an ₹80 lakh first prize. Check today’s live result here after 3 PM. You can also browse 1PM results and 6PM results.
Lottery Sambad Wednesday vs Akshaya Kerala
On Wednesday, Lottery Sambad Dear Cherished draws three times (11:55 AM, 4 PM, 8 PM) at ₹26 lakh per draw vs Akshaya’s single ₹70 lakh draw. For players in Kerala or South India, Akshaya’s single ₹70 lakh jackpot for ₹40 ticket represents stronger value. Learn more about all Kerala lottery draws here.
FAQs — Akshaya Lottery
- When did Akshaya lottery start?
- Akshaya was launched by the Kerala State Lotteries department in 2003. It has run continuously every Wednesday since then.
- What is the Akshaya lottery ticket number this week?
- The ticket number increments weekly. Check the current number on our homepage or under today’s results after 3 PM.
Disclaimer: Unofficial reference site. Verify with official Kerala State Lotteries gazette.