Dear Puja Bumper 2026 is being searched for a reported 24 October 2026 draw at 6 PM, but the official Nagaland and Sikkim scheme pages available on 17 October do not show a 2026 Puja Bumper notification. This guide separates those reported details from the official historical records, so you know what to check before trusting a result or trying to claim a prize.
Dear Puja Bumper 2026 at a glance
The table below is the safest summary before the state issues a current scheme notice. “Reported” means the detail appears in unofficial listings or result pages; it is not confirmation by a state lottery department.
| Detail | Status as checked on 17 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Draw date | 24 October 2026 — reported, not confirmed by an official 2026 scheme notice |
| Draw time | 6:00 PM onwards — reported, pending official confirmation |
| State or organiser | Not confirmed for the 2026 edition |
| Ticket price | ₹500 — reported by unofficial listings, not confirmed in an official 2026 notice |
| First prize | ₹3 crore — reported by unofficial listings, not confirmed in an official 2026 scheme |
| Result | Available only after the draw and official result publication |
The date and time may be correct, but they should not be treated as final until a scheme notification or result document from the issuing state appears. A search result, social-media post, ticket image or video is not enough to establish the organiser, price or prize structure.
If the draw goes ahead at the reported time, start with our Lottery Sambad 6 PM result page. If the state publishes the result later in the evening, also check the Lottery Sambad 8 PM result page. These pages are information pages, not official state lottery pages.
Which state runs the Puja Bumper?
The 2026 organiser is not confirmed by the official scheme pages reviewed for this article. The official Nagaland winners page does record a Dear Puja Bumper 2023 Lottery, with a draw date of 28 October 2023 and a first prize of ₹5 crore. It also records Dear Durga Puja Bumper draws in 2021 and 2022. That makes Nagaland the relevant historical reference, but it does not prove that the 2026 edition is a Nagaland draw.
Nagaland’s current schemes listing shows its published weekly schemes and draw times, while the current Sikkim schemes page lists the Dear 6 PM weekly set and a Dear Ganesh Chaturthi Bumper 2026. Neither page, as checked on 17 October, confirms a Dear Puja Bumper 2026 scheme. Check the official Nagaland winners record and the official Sikkim schemes page for a state-issued update before relying on a circulating announcement.
The name “Dear” does not by itself identify the state. Similar names can be used for schemes connected with different state lotteries, and a bumper draw can have a different ticket price, series format, prize table and claim process from a normal daily draw.
Past Puja and Durga Puja bumper draws
These past entries come from the official Nagaland winners record. They are useful for context, but old prize amounts and ticket formats should not be copied into the 2026 result guide.
| Edition shown in the official record | Draw date | First prize shown | First-prize ticket | Winner name shown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dear Durga Puja Bumper | 15 October 2021 | ₹5 crore | 90418 | Ripan Sarkar |
| Dear Durga Puja Bumper | 8 October 2022 | ₹5 crore | 44343 | Sudip Maity |
| Dear Puja Bumper 2023 | 28 October 2023 | ₹5 crore | 721131 | Raj Pal |
The table does not mean that the 2026 first prize will also be ₹5 crore. The 2026 figure, if there is an edition, must come from its own scheme document. Likewise, do not use a past ticket number to predict a future result: lottery draws are random, and no number pattern can establish a winning number.
How to check the result on draw day
Use this order when checking the reported 24 October draw:
- Confirm the date and time first. Check for a state-issued scheme notice or result document. If no official notice is available, keep the date and time labelled as reported.
- Open the 6 PM result page. Use the 6 PM result page around the reported draw time. Wait for the result to be declared; do not treat a pre-draw post as a result.
- Check the 8 PM page if needed. The 8 PM result page is useful if the bumper result is published later or appears with the evening result update.
- Match every part of the ticket. Compare the series or prefix, full ticket number, draw name and draw date. A matching last digit or partial number is not a winning match.
- Read the complete prize list. Check the first prize, consolation entry and lower prize ranks where they are published. Do not rely only on a cropped image or a message forwarded in a group.
- Verify before making a claim. Cross-check the winning entry against the official result source for the issuing state. Our page can help you find the information, but it does not replace the government result document.
Here is the site’s draw schedule page for the regular time slots and named Dear draws:
The regular timetable is not proof of a bumper timetable. A special draw can have its own date and time, so always give the bumper’s own notice priority over a normal weekly schedule.
How a bumper prize is claimed
Claim rules depend on the state, the scheme and the value of the prize. Start by identifying the issuing state from the official result document; do not assume that a “Dear” draw uses the same claim office as another Dear-named draw.
Keep the original ticket safe and readable. Do not send a photograph of the ticket, your bank details, an OTP or a government-ID image to a person who contacts you through WhatsApp or social media. Use the claim instructions published by the relevant state lottery department, and ask that department or its listed office if the instructions are unclear.
Before submitting anything, check:
- the original ticket has the correct draw name and date;
- the series and number match the official result exactly;
- the claim deadline and submission office come from the issuing state’s current rules;
- the required identity, bank and tax documents are taken from an official claim instruction; and
- no intermediary is asking for a release fee, “verification charge” or transfer before processing the prize.
Do not copy a deadline from an old article or a different state lottery. The Lotteries (Regulation) Act allows state rules to set the period for claiming prize money, so the current scheme or claim office is the right authority for that detail.
Lottery winnings also have tax implications. The Income Tax Department lists a 30% rate for tax deduction at source under section 194B for lottery winnings above the applicable threshold, but surcharge, cess and the final tax position should be checked against the current rules. Read the Income Tax Department’s section 194B page and get professional advice for your own circumstances.
Fake “bumper winner” messages to ignore
Festival bumpers attract copied ticket images and urgent messages. Treat an unexpected “you have won” message as unverified until the full ticket number appears in a state-issued result document.
Common warning signs include:
- a demand for a processing fee, GST payment, courier charge or security deposit;
- a request for an OTP, UPI PIN, card number or internet-banking password;
- a promise that payment is guaranteed before the draw has taken place;
- a result image with no issuing department, draw date or complete prize table; or
- pressure to act immediately through a personal mobile number or private chat.
Close the message, do not click an unknown payment link and verify through the state lottery department’s own website. We are an independent information website, so our pages also should not be treated as proof that a prize is genuine. The final check belongs with the official result and claim authority.
How to choose a reliable result page
For a useful result check, look for four things: a clear draw date, the full series and ticket number, a prize-wise list and a reminder to verify with the official state result. Text tables are easier to search on a mobile phone than a blurry image, but readable text on an independent site is still not the same as an official gazette or department result.
You can use the site’s draw schedule and bumper guide to understand the regular Dear draw names and timings. For state background, see the Nagaland state lottery guide. Check whether lotteries are legal where you live, and participate only if you are an adult and local law permits it.
FAQ
When is the Dear Puja Bumper 2026 draw?
24 October 2026 at 6 PM is being reported by unofficial listings. As of 17 October 2026, the official Nagaland and Sikkim scheme pages reviewed here do not confirm a 2026 Dear Puja Bumper notice, so treat the date as unconfirmed until an official document is published.
What is the Dear Puja Bumper 2026 ticket price?
₹500 is the price reported by unofficial listings. It should not be treated as the official price until the issuing state publishes the 2026 scheme or ticket details.
Which state is conducting Dear Puja Bumper 2026?
The 2026 state is not confirmed in the official scheme pages checked for this guide. Nagaland’s official winners record lists Dear Puja Bumper 2023 and earlier Puja-related bumpers, while Sikkim’s current page lists other schemes; use the 2026 state-issued notice to make the final identification.
Where can I check the Dear Puja Bumper result?
On draw day, check the 6 PM result page and, if needed, the 8 PM result page. Then match the full entry with the official result published by the issuing state before taking any claim action.
Is the reported ₹3 crore first prize confirmed?
No. ₹3 crore appears in unofficial 2026 listings, but the official scheme notice needed to confirm the prize structure was not available when this article was checked. Use only the prize table in the current state-issued scheme or result document.