The highly anticipated Thiruvonam Bumper lottery draw is set to take place on October 9, 2024, at 2 PM in Thiruvananthapuram. This annual event is one of the most eagerly awaited lotteries in Kerala, offering a grand prize of Rs 25 crore to the lucky winner.
The Kerala State Lottery Department has announced that the draw will be conducted by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal, joined by MLA V.K. Prasanth and Abraham Renn, the Director of the Lottery Department. The event is expected to attract a large audience, given the significant prize money involved.
Prize Structure
The Thiruvonam Bumper lottery offers a range of prizes, including the first prize of Rs 25 crore, which will be awarded to one lucky winner. Additionally, there are second and third prizes of Rs 1 crore and Rs 50 lakh each, respectively, to be shared among 20 winners in each category.
Apart from these major prizes, there are consolation prizes of Rs 5 lakh each to ten winners and other smaller prizes ranging from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 500. The total prize money for this year's bumper lottery amounts to Rs 125.54 crore.
Ticket Sales and Distribution
As of October 7, 2024, a total of 7,135,938 tickets for the Onam Thiruvonam Bumper had been sold. Palakkad district led the sales with 1,302,680 tickets, followed by Thiruvananthapuram with 946,260 tickets and Thrissur with 861,000 tickets.
The lottery tickets are available in 10 series: TA, TB, TC, TD, TE, TG, TH, TJ, TK, and TL. Each ticket is priced at Rs 500, making it a significant investment for those hoping to win big.
Tax Deductions and Legal Considerations
It is important to note that there will be a 30 percent tax deduction from the prize money, and an additional 10 percent commission will be deducted as the agent's commission. Participants are also reminded that online purchasing of lottery tickets is strictly prohibited and carries legal consequences.
The results of the Thiruvonam Bumper lottery will be announced live at 2 PM on October 9, 2024, and can later be downloaded from the official website in PDF form.
The excitement and anticipation are palpable as people eagerly await the draw. Will you be the lucky winner of the grand prize? Stay tuned for live updates and the complete winners list.
