The maharashtra sahyadri monthly draw is a Maharashtra State Lottery scheme held at 4 PM, with dates announced through the state lottery programme rather than a guaranteed calendar day. This guide explains how to confirm the next date, read the current prize structure, check a result and submit a claim without relying on forwarded images.
What you need before checking
Keep these details together before you search:
- the original Maharashtra Sahyadri ticket;
- the draw name and date printed on it;
- the series and full ticket number; and
- a reliable internet connection for the state lottery result page or PDF.
The Maharashtra State Lottery schedule is the best starting point for the programme. The department’s result search page is where you should confirm a dated result. Our guide on how to read a lottery result sheet explains why the draw name, date, series and number must all match.
Step 1: Confirm the Sahyadri monthly draw date
Why this matters: Maharashtra monthly draws do not all run on one permanent date every month.
The official Sahyadri scheme document says the draw is held at 4 PM and that later dates are fixed by the Deputy Director of Finance and Accounts, Maharashtra State Lottery. A Maharashtra government gazette entry also records the seventh Sahyadri monthly draw on 11 July 2026 at 4 PM. These records show why you should check the current programme instead of assuming that the draw is always on the first Tuesday, the 10th or the 11th.
Use this order:
- Open the state lottery schedule and look for the current monthly programme.
- Open the official result search page and select the scheme and date.
- Check that the result names Maharashtra Sahyadri (Monthly), not a weekly Sahyadri draw such as Dhanlaxmi, Mahalaxmi or Prabhalaxmi.
- Note the draw number and the time shown on the dated result sheet.
Success looks like: You have one confirmed draw date, the 4 PM time, the exact monthly scheme name and its draw number.
The official scheme document currently available on the department website is useful for understanding the scheme, but the latest date-specific notice always controls.
Step 2: Understand the ticket and prize structure
Why this matters: A ticket can have a series and a number, while lower prize rows may use a different matching instruction. Never compare only a number copied from a message.
The July 2026 English schedule lists the following Sahyadri monthly scheme details:
| Item | Current schedule detail |
|---|---|
| Ticket price | ₹50 |
| Series | 20 |
| Tickets in each series | 10,000 |
| Total tickets | 2,00,000 |
| First prize | ₹17,00,000 |
| Second prize | ₹5,000 for 200 prizes |
| Total number of prizes | 8,201 |
| Total prize amount shown | ₹42,32,000 |
Recent dated Sahyadri result sheets have also shown lower rows of ₹2,000, ₹1,000, ₹500, ₹200 and ₹110. Those amounts and the winning entries should be read from the result sheet for your exact draw date. Do not replace a current result sheet with an older prize chart: Maharashtra has changed monthly scheme structures over time.
For the first prize, check the series and the complete number together. For lower rows, follow the wording beside that prize on the dated sheet. A result may say that a row is common to all series or that only a particular number pattern qualifies. The result PDF, not a social-media graphic, is the final reference.
Success looks like: You know the ticket price and current first-prize amount, and you understand which series, number or row condition must match.
Step 3: Check the Maharashtra Sahyadri monthly result
Why this matters: A correct number from the wrong draw or date is not a match.
Follow these actions after the scheduled draw time:
- Go to the official Maharashtra lottery result search.
- Select the result date and open the entry for Maharashtra Sahyadri (Monthly).
- Read the header first. Confirm the draw name, draw number, date, time and series range.
- Compare your ticket with the first-prize row, including the series prefix and every digit.
- Check the second and lower prize rows as well. Keep leading zeroes exactly as printed;
0131and131should not be treated as different formats while reading a result sheet. - Save the official PDF or printout with your original ticket for verification.
If you use a result page on another website for speed, use it only as an index. Confirm the winning entry against the Maharashtra department’s dated result. Our safe lottery PDF download guide covers the same verification habit for result documents.
Success looks like: You have checked the correct date-specific PDF and can point to the matching prize row without relying on a forwarded image.
Step 4: Prepare a prize claim within 90 days
Why this matters: The official deadline is measured from the draw date, not from the day you happen to notice the result.
The department’s claim instructions state that a prize claim must be made with the original ticket within 90 days of the draw date. They also separate claims by amount:
- prizes up to ₹10,000 can be claimed from the retail agent from whom the ticket was purchased;
- prizes above ₹10,000 are claimed from the Deputy Director, Maharashtra State Lottery, Vashi, Navi Mumbai; and
- the department lists a claim form, bond and bank-detail documents on its claim page.
For a first prize of ₹17 lakh, do not expect a retail counter to complete the claim. Contact the Maharashtra State Lottery office using the details on its current claim page, ask for the latest document checklist, and submit the original ticket before the 90-day period ends. Keep copies of anything you submit, but do not treat a photocopy or screenshot as a replacement for the original ticket.
Our guide to the lottery prize claim time limit in India gives general background. The Maharashtra department’s own 90-day instruction takes priority for this draw.
Success looks like: You know whether to start with the selling agent or the Vashi office, have the original ticket, and have recorded the 90-day deadline.
Step 5: Check tax and legal conditions
Why this matters: A result announcement is not a tax assessment or permission to claim a prize in every location.
The Income Tax Department’s current information on section 194B covers winnings from lotteries and says tax is deducted at the rates in force when the winnings exceed ₹10,000 in the relevant transaction. The commonly stated rate is 30%, but surcharge, cess, residency and later tax changes can affect the final amount. This is general information, not personal tax advice; check the current Income Tax Department guidance or speak to a tax professional before filing.
The Sahyadri scheme resolution says tickets for that scheme are sold only in Maharashtra. You should also check whether lotteries are legal where you live and use only the current state instructions. The official state lottery websites guide explains how to identify a government result source before sharing personal or bank details.
Success looks like: You have checked the current legal and tax information for your situation and know which government source to use for the claim.
Common mistakes and troubleshooting
The result page shows several Sahyadri names
Maharashtra has weekly Sahyadri draws as well as the Sahyadri monthly draw. Match the word Monthly, the date and the draw number before reading any winning entry.
Your number appears, but the series is different
For a full-number first prize, the series is part of the match. Recheck the complete ticket against the first-prize row and then read the condition printed beside each lower prize row.
A WhatsApp image gives a different amount
Do not forward or rely on it. Open the Maharashtra result search page, download the dated result document and compare the header and prize rows with your ticket. A result image without a source, date and draw name is not enough for a claim.
The next date is missing from the schedule
Wait for the department’s current notice rather than using a predicted date or a number method. Monthly dates are set through the state lottery programme and can differ from one month to the next.
FAQ
What time is the Maharashtra Sahyadri monthly draw?
The scheme is scheduled for 4 PM. Confirm the date and time on the current Maharashtra State Lottery notice because the date-specific programme is the controlling record.
What is the Maharashtra Sahyadri monthly ticket price?
The July 2026 state schedule lists the ticket price as ₹50. Check the current schedule before relying on an older ticket or prize chart.
What is the first prize in the Sahyadri monthly draw?
The July 2026 schedule lists a first prize of ₹17 lakh. Always confirm the amount and winning entry on the result sheet for the exact draw date.
How long do I have to claim a Maharashtra Sahyadri prize?
The Maharashtra State Lottery claim page says claims with the original ticket must be made within 90 days of the draw date. Prizes above ₹10,000 are claimed through the Deputy Director, Maharashtra State Lottery, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
Where can I check the Maharashtra Sahyadri monthly result?
Use the Maharashtra State Lottery result search page and select the exact date and monthly scheme. Check the official PDF before starting a claim, and do not treat an unverified message or image as proof of a prize.
