If you play the lottery regularly, you know that the Nagaland State Lottery (also known as Dear Lottery or Dhankesari) has three draws every single day.
But did you know that the name of the game changes every day? For example, Monday's 1 PM draw is called "Dear Dwarka," while Tuesday's is "Dear Godavari."
In this guide, we have listed the complete weekly schedule, the exact names of all the schemes, and the daily timings so you always know which ticket to buy.
₹1 Crore Prize Every Day
No matter which day or time slot you choose, the 1st Prize is always ₹1 Crore. The ticket price is always ₹6.
1. The Three Daily Draws
Every day, the government runs three separate lottery draws:
- 1:00 PM (Morning Draw): This is the first draw of the day. Results are usually out by 1:30 PM.
- 6:00 PM (Evening Draw): The afternoon draw. If you missed the morning one, you can check the results around 6:30 PM.
- 8:00 PM (Night Draw): The most popular draw of the day. Results are declared around 8:30 PM.
2. Full Weekly Schedule & Scheme Names
Here is the exact name of the lottery for every day of the week:
| Day | 1:00 PM (Morning) | 6:00 PM (Evening) | 8:00 PM (Night) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Dear Dwarka | Dear Desert | Dear Finch |
| Tuesday | Dear Godavari | Dear Wave | Dear Ostrich |
| Wednesday | Dear Indus | Dear Hill | Dear Pelican |
| Thursday | Dear Mahanadi | Dear Lake | Dear Sandpiper |
| Friday | Dear Meghna | Dear Mountain | Dear Vulture |
| Saturday | Dear Narmada | Dear River | Dear Stork |
| Sunday | Dear Yamuna | Dear Sea | Dear Toucan |
3. How Much Can You Win?
The prize money is exactly the same for every scheme. Here is the breakdown:
- 1st Prize (1 Winner)₹1,00,00,000
- 2nd Prize (5 Winners)₹9,000
- 3rd Prize (Multiple Winners)₹500
- 4th Prize (Multiple Winners)₹250
- 5th Prize (Multiple Winners)₹120
- Consolation Prize₹1,000
4. Special Bumper Draws
Besides the daily draws, the government also runs special "Bumper" lotteries during festivals. These have much bigger prizes (up to ₹5 Crore) but the ticket prices are higher.
- Dear Diwali Bumper: Held in October/November.
- Dear Durga Puja Bumper: Held during Navratri/Durga Puja.
- Dear New Year / Baisakhi Bumper: Held during the New Year or harvest season.
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Conclusion: Knowing the name and time of the draw is important so you don't miss out. Bookmark Dhankesari.pw to check your live winning numbers every day!