Kerala's Thiruvonam bumper lottery sells out record 90 lakh tickets

The Kerala Lotteries Directorate announced on Tuesday that all 90 lakh tickets printed for the Thiruvonam bumper lottery have been sold, setting a new sales record for the festival-season draw. The bumper lottery, traditionally held during the Thiruvonam festival celebrations, is one of the most anticipated lottery draws in Kerala's annual calendar and consistently draws significant public participation.

The complete sell-out of the entire ticket inventory underscores the continued popularity of the bumper lottery among participants across Kerala and beyond. Officials attributed the record sales to increased public interest and improved distribution networks this year.

The draw for the Thiruvonam bumper lottery is scheduled to take place on September 26. Winners across various prize categories will be announced following the draw, with the first prize carrying a substantial cash reward. The Lotteries Directorate said it had ensured adequate ticket availability across authorized dealers and retail outlets to meet the high demand.

The Thiruvonam bumper lottery forms part of Kerala's regular lottery programme, which generates significant revenue for the state while providing prizes to winners. Thiruvonam, the harvest festival celebrated by Kerala's Christian community, has become associated with this popular annual draw.