About Karunya Lottery (KR Series)
The Karunya Lottery is one of the most popular weekly lotteries conducted by the Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries, drawn every Saturday at 3:00 PM IST at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Identified by the series code "KR", each Karunya ticket consists of two letters starting with 'K' followed by a unique 6-digit number (e.g., KG 684929).
Unlike other Kerala lotteries that fund general welfare schemes, Karunya holds a unique distinction: it directly funds the Karunya Benevolent Fund, which provides medical aid to economically disadvantaged citizens battling serious illnesses like cancer, kidney failure, heart diseases, and other life-threatening conditions. This makes buying a Karunya ticket both a chance to win ₹1 Crore AND a contribution to one of Kerala's most impactful healthcare initiatives.
🌿 The Karunya Mission
"Karunya" means compassion in Malayalam. Launched as part of Kerala's commitment to universal healthcare, the Karunya Benevolent Fund has helped over 1 lakh patients receive treatment they could not otherwise afford. Every ₹50 ticket directly supports this mission — making Karunya one of the most socially impactful lotteries in India.
Karunya Lottery Draw Schedule
The Karunya Lottery is drawn every Saturday at 3:00 PM IST. Here's a quick reference:
- Draw Day: Saturday
- Draw Time: 3:00 PM IST (Live)
- Result PDF Released: 4:30 PM IST (Official Gazette)
- Live TV Broadcast: Kairali TV, Kaumudy TV, Jai Hind TV (from 2:55 PM)
- Venue: Gorky Bhavan, Near Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram
- Series Code: KR
- Ticket Price: ₹50 (includes 28% GST)
How to Check Karunya Lottery Result
There are four reliable ways to check today's Karunya Lottery result:
- Use our checker above: Type your ticket number in the search box to instantly see if you've won across all 10 prize tiers.
- Scan with our AI tool: Open the MintyDeals AI Scanner and snap a photo of your physical ticket. Works in 5 seconds with 95%+ accuracy.
- Watch the live draw: Tune in to Kairali TV, Kaumudy TV, or Jai Hind TV at 2:55 PM on Saturday.
- Download official PDF: Visit statelottery.kerala.gov.in after 4:30 PM to download the official Gazette PDF.
How to Claim Your Karunya Lottery Prize
Karunya prize claim procedure depends on the amount you've won:
- Prizes up to ₹5,000: Claim directly from any authorized Kerala lottery agent across the state. Bring the original ticket.
- Prizes from ₹5,001 to ₹1,00,000: Submit your winning ticket along with valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN) and a duly filled claim form at the District Lottery Office.
- Prizes above ₹1,00,000: Personally appear at the Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram with: original ticket, claim form, Aadhaar + PAN card copies, 2 passport-size photographs.
Claim Deadline: All Karunya Lottery prizes must be claimed within 30 days from the date of draw. Failing this, the prize money is forfeited and credited to the state exchequer.
Tax on Karunya Lottery Winnings
Like all Indian lottery winnings, Karunya prizes are subject to taxation under Section 194B of the Income Tax Act, 1961:
- 30% TDS on all winnings above ₹10,000
- 4% Health & Education Cess on tax amount
- 15% surcharge for prizes above ₹1 Crore
- 10% agent commission on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize amounts (deducted before payout)
Real example: For a Karunya 1st prize of ₹1 Crore, the in-hand amount after ALL deductions is approximately ₹63 Lakh. The agent who sold your winning ticket also receives ₹12 Lakh as commission.
Karunya Lottery History & Notable Winners
The Karunya Lottery was introduced by the Government of Kerala to specifically fund the Karunya Benevolent Fund Scheme launched in 2012 to provide free treatment to BPL (Below Poverty Line) families. Since its inception, Karunya has helped fund critical medical treatments for over 1 lakh patients in Kerala.
The lottery has produced thousands of winners across Kerala. Recent ₹1 Crore winners include people from Kollam, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and other Kerala districts — proving that the prize distribution is geographically wide and fair.