Every Saturday at 3:00 PM, the Karunya (KR) lottery draw brings thousands of Kerala players to their phones and televisions. Meaning “compassion” in Malayalam, Karunya is one of Kerala’s oldest and most trusted weekly draws — offering a ₹80 lakh first prize while funding medical treatment for Kerala’s poorest citizens through the Karunya Benevolent Fund.
Karunya Lottery Fast Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Draw day | Every Saturday |
| Code | KR |
| Draw time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Ticket price | ₹40 |
| 1st Prize | ₹80,00,000 |
| Welfare fund | Karunya Benevolent Fund (medical aid) |
Full Prize Structure
| Prize | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | ₹80,00,000 | Full ticket + series |
| Consolation | ₹8,000 | Same number, other series |
| 2nd Prize | ₹5,00,000 | Last 6 digits |
| 3rd Prize | ₹1,00,000 | Last 5 digits |
| 4th–8th Prize | ₹5,000–₹100 | Last 4/3/2 digits |
Check every Saturday result after 3 PM at our homepage. Full chart on our results page.
The Karunya Benevolent Fund
Revenue from Karunya ticket sales funds the Karunya Benevolent Fund — a Kerala government programme that provides financial assistance for life-saving medical treatments. Patients suffering from cancer, heart disease, kidney failure, and other serious illnesses who cannot afford treatment apply to the fund. In this way, a ₹40 Karunya lottery ticket directly contributes to someone’s medical care.
Karunya vs Lottery Sambad Saturday (Dear Admirable)
Saturday’s Lottery Sambad draws run under the “Dear Admirable” series. Karunya’s ₹80 lakh jackpot for ₹40 compares favourably to Lottery Sambad’s ₹26 lakh for ₹6–₹10. More on our Kerala State Lotteries information page.
FAQs — Karunya Lottery
- How does the Karunya Benevolent Fund work?
- Patients needing expensive medical treatment apply to the fund via District Collectors. Approved applicants receive financial assistance from the fund, which is sustained by Karunya lottery proceeds.
- Is Karunya and Karunya Plus the same lottery?
- No. Karunya (KR) is Saturday’s draw and funds the Benevolent Fund. Karunya Plus (KN) is Thursday’s draw and funds the CMDRF. Both offer ₹80 lakh first prizes but are separate draws.
Disclaimer: Unofficial reference site. Verify with official Kerala State Lotteries gazette.