Named after the full moon in Malayalam, Pournami (RN) is Kerala’s Sunday lottery — drawn every week at 3:00 PM at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. With a ₹70 lakh first prize and the cultural resonance of the lunar calendar, Pournami has built a loyal weekend following among Kerala State Lottery players across South India.
Pournami Fast Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Draw day | Every Sunday |
| Code | RN |
| Draw time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Ticket price | ₹40 |
| 1st Prize | ₹70,00,000 |
| Prize tiers | 9 |
Prize Structure
| Prize | Amount | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Prize | ₹70,00,000 | 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 Sunday result after 3 PM on our Kerala lottery homepage and historical Pournami draws on our chart page.
Why Pournami is Popular on Sundays
Sunday gives families and working professionals time to buy tickets at leisure. Pournami tickets are frequently purchased as a weekend ritual — especially on full moon Sundays when the name takes on additional cultural significance. Many Kerala families have been buying Pournami tickets together for generations.
Pournami vs Lottery Sambad Sunday (Dear Tender)
Sunday’s Lottery Sambad runs the “Dear Tender” series at 11:55 AM, 4:00 PM, and 8:00 PM. Pournami’s ₹70 lakh first prize for ₹40 still outperforms Lottery Sambad’s standard ₹26 lakh draw. Explore our full comparison on the Kerala State Lotteries page.
FAQs — Pournami Lottery
- What does Pournami mean?
- Pournami means “full moon” in Malayalam. The name was chosen to symbolise completeness and good fortune.
- Is Pournami available outside Kerala?
- Yes. Pournami tickets are available from authorised agents in states where out-of-state lottery sales are permitted. See our lottery information page.
Disclaimer: Unofficial reference site. Verify with the official Kerala State Lotteries gazette.