Shillong Night Teer is one of the most intriguing archery-based lottery events in India. Unlike conventional mechanical or digital lotteries that rely on random number generators, Shillong Night Teer is fundamentally a human marksmanship contest. In this comprehensive guide, we unpack the entire archery process—from arrow shooting to official result counting and payout calculation.
1. The Legal and Traditional Framework in Meghalaya
Traditional archery (known locally as Siat Khnam) has been practiced by the Khasi people of Meghalaya for centuries. In 1982, the state government formally legalized and regulated the amusement sport under the Meghalaya Amusements and Betting Tax Act. Today, registered clubs affiliated with the Khasi Hills Archery Sports Association conduct daily draws under strict government guidelines.
2. The Physical Archery Shooting Ceremony
Every night from Monday to Saturday, licensed archers assemble at the designated shooting field in Shillong. Under powerful floodlights, the ceremony follows a rigorous schedule: First Round (F/R) at 11:10 PM and Second Round (S/R) at 12:10 AM. Each archer receives exactly 30 cane arrows to shoot at a circular straw target positioned at 50 meters.
3. The Exact Arrow Counting Mechanism
Once the shooting window closes, field marshals extract all lodged arrows and count them publicly in bundles of 50. The official declared number is always the last two digits of the total arrow count. For example, if 778 arrows hit the target in F/R, the winning result is 78. If 896 arrows hit the target in S/R, the winning result is 96.
4. Understanding Payout Multipliers
Standard counter payouts offer ₹80 for every ₹1 wagered on a Direct Number in First Round, and ₹75 in Second Round. House and Ending bets offer ₹70 to ₹75 multipliers, while paired Forecasts (Both Sides) can reach up to ₹4,000 for ₹1.