History of the Kerala Bumper Lotteries
Kerala has drawn 6 bumper lotteries a year, from BR-85 in May 2022 to BR-111 in September 2026, in the official sheets online. Their first prizes rose from ₹10–25 crore in 2022 to ₹10–30 crore in 2026. The draw day moved from Sunday to Wednesday to Saturday.
What is a Kerala bumper lottery, and how many are there?
A Kerala bumper lottery is a special draw with a crore-level first prize, held 6 times a year. Each bumper is tied to a season or festival. Every bumper draw carries a BR code, such as BR-111.
The 6 bumpers run in this order through the year:
- Christmas-New Year Bumper, in late January or early February.
- Summer Bumper, in late March or early April.
- Vishu Bumper, between 23 and 29 May since 2023.
- Monsoon Bumper, in July.
- Thiruvonam (Onam) Bumper, in September or October.
- Pooja Bumper, in November or December.
The Lotteries (Regulation) Act 1998 allows a state at most 6 bumper draws in a calendar year. Kerala uses all 6.
How has each Kerala bumper’s first prize changed since 2022?
Three bumpers raised their first prize between 2022 and 2026: Onam, Christmas-New Year and Pooja. Vishu rose too, from ₹10 crore to ₹12 crore. Summer and Monsoon stayed at ₹10 crore in every sheet.
| Bumper | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas-New Year | – | ₹16 crore (BR-89) | ₹20 crore (BR-95) | ₹20 crore (BR-101) | ₹20 crore (BR-107) |
| Summer | – | ₹10 crore (BR-90) | ₹10 crore (BR-96) | ₹10 crore (BR-102) | ₹10 crore (BR-108) |
| Vishu | ₹10 crore (BR-85) | ₹12 crore (BR-91) | ₹12 crore (BR-97) | ₹12 crore (BR-103) | ₹12 crore (BR-109) |
| Monsoon | ₹10 crore (BR-86) | ₹10 crore (BR-92) | ₹10 crore (BR-98) | ₹10 crore (BR-104) | ₹10 crore (BR-110) |
| Thiruvonam (Onam) | ₹25 crore (BR-87) | ₹25 crore (BR-93) | ₹25 crore (BR-99) | ₹25 crore (BR-105) | ₹30 crore (BR-111) |
| Pooja | ₹10 crore (BR-88) | ₹12 crore (BR-94) | ₹12 crore (BR-100) | ₹12 crore (BR-106) | ₹12 crore (BR-112) |
Every figure comes from the official result sheet of that draw. The Christmas-New Year column is dated by the draw year, so BR-89 is the 2022-23 edition. BR-112 is set for 28 November 2026, and its ₹12 crore comes from its Gazette notification.
Which bumper changed its prizes most?
The Onam Bumper changed most. BR-87 in 2022 paid one ₹5 crore second prize and ten ₹1 crore third prizes. From BR-93 in 2023, the sheets show twenty ₹1 crore second prizes instead. BR-111 cut the third prize from ₹50 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
How do Kerala bumper draw codes run?
Bumper draw codes rise by one with every bumper, across all 6 kinds. BR-85 was the Vishu Bumper of 22 May 2022. BR-111 was the Onam Bumper of 26 September 2026.
Each kind of bumper therefore jumps by 6 a year. Three Pooja Bumpers show the pattern: BR-100 in 2024, BR-106 in 2025 and BR-112 in 2026. The Kerala bumper lottery winners page lists every code with its winning ticket.
On which day are Kerala bumpers drawn?
Kerala bumpers are drawn on Saturdays since October 2025. Earlier bumpers fell on Sundays in 2022 and on Wednesdays from May 2023. Every draw in the sheets started at 2 PM, except BR-105.
- Sunday: BR-85 to BR-88 (2022) and BR-90 (March 2023).
- Thursday: BR-89, the Christmas-New Year Bumper of 19 January 2023.
- Wednesday: BR-91 (May 2023) to BR-104 (July 2025).
- Saturday: BR-105 (October 2025) to BR-111, and BR-112 in November 2026.
BR-105, the 2025 Onam Bumper, started at 1 PM on 4 October 2025, according to its sheet. A Saturday bumper takes the Karunya slot. No Karunya draw took place on 26 September 2026, the day of BR-111.
Which Kerala bumpers changed their series?
Three bumpers changed their series letters or count between 2022 and 2023: Vishu, Monsoon and Pooja. The series is the two-letter prefix on each ticket. The first letter marks the bumper.
- Vishu: HB, IB, KB, SB, UB and VB in 2022; VA to VG (6 series) from 2023.
- Monsoon: 6 series, MA to MG, in 2022; 5 series, MA to ME, from 2023.
- Pooja: 6 series, JA to JG, in 2022; 5 series, JA to JE, from 2023.
Onam and Christmas-New Year kept 10 series in every edition. Onam uses TA to TL and Christmas uses XA to XL. Both skip the letters F and I.
What else changed in Kerala bumpers?
Two rule changes reached every bumper: a 90-day claim period and 40% GST. Sheets up to BR-101 in February 2025 printed “within 30 days”. From BR-102 in April 2025, the sheets print 90 days.
GST changed the ticket split. The Vishu 2025 notification priced the ticket at ₹300, with ₹234.375 plus 28% GST. The Vishu 2026 notification kept ₹300, with ₹214.287 plus 40% GST.
How many tickets does a bumper print?
The Gazette notification fixes the print run of each bumper. Four notifications show the range:
- Christmas-New Year 2025-26: 90 lakh tickets at ₹400.
- Vishu 2026: 54 lakh tickets at ₹300.
- Monsoon 2026: 45 lakh tickets at ₹250.
- Pooja 2026: 45 lakh tickets at ₹300.
How fast do bumper result sheets come out?
Bumper sheets come out in the afternoon or evening of draw day. The Summer Bumper sheets were the fastest, at 3:40 PM for BR-90 and 3:39 PM for BR-96. The BR-95 Christmas sheet came at 6:49 PM, the slowest stamped sheet we found.
The full calendar of the next draws, with prices and prizes, is on the Kerala bumper lottery page.
Kerala bumper lottery history questions
How many bumper lotteries are there in Kerala?
Kerala runs 6 bumper lotteries a year: Christmas-New Year, Summer, Vishu, Monsoon, Thiruvonam (Onam) and Pooja.
Which Kerala bumper has the biggest first prize?
The Thiruvonam (Onam) Bumper. It paid ₹25 crore from 2022 to 2025 and ₹30 crore in 2026.
When did the Onam Bumper become ₹25 crore?
The earliest sheet online, BR-87 of 18 September 2022, already shows ₹25 crore.
When did the Christmas Bumper become ₹20 crore?
In BR-95, drawn on 24 January 2024. BR-89 in January 2023 paid ₹16 crore.
When did the Vishu and Pooja Bumpers become ₹12 crore?
In 2023. Vishu BR-91 and Pooja BR-94 both paid ₹12 crore, up from ₹10 crore in 2022.
What does BR mean in a bumper code?
BR marks a bumper draw. The number rises by one with each bumper, such as BR-111 and BR-112.
What day are Kerala bumpers drawn?
Saturday, since BR-105 in October 2025. Bumpers fell on Wednesdays from May 2023 to July 2025.
What time is a Kerala bumper drawn?
At 2 PM. BR-105 was the one exception in the sheets, at 1 PM.
How many bumpers can a state hold in a year?
Six. The Lotteries (Regulation) Act 1998 caps bumper draws at 6 a calendar year.
How many tickets are printed for a bumper?
The Gazette fixes it per bumper. Christmas-New Year 2025-26 printed 90 lakh; Monsoon 2026 printed 45 lakh.
How many series does a Kerala bumper have?
Onam and Christmas have 10 series. Summer and Vishu have 6, and Monsoon and Pooja have 5.
How long do bumper winners have to claim?
90 days from the draw. Sheets up to BR-101 in February 2025 printed 30 days.
Has the Summer Bumper prize changed?
No. The first prize was ₹10 crore from BR-90 to BR-108. The second prize rose from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore in 2026.
Does a bumper replace a weekly draw?
Yes, since bumpers moved to Saturday. No Karunya draw took place on 26 September 2026, the BR-111 day.
Related pages
- Record Kerala lottery prizes
- Kerala lottery ticket price history
- Kerala lottery history
- Series letters explained
Sources: official result sheets BR-85 to BR-111, result.keralalotteries.com (drawserial 73797 to 75391); Kerala Gazette notifications for BR-103, BR-107, BR-109, BR-110 and BR-112, statelottery.kerala.gov.in; Lotteries (Regulation) Act 1998, section 4, Indian Kanoon. Unofficial site.