Ganjifa was a traditional palace game of cards. It has today evolved into an art form. Ganjifa uses images from Hinduism especially gods and goddesses. There are also Ganjifa cards based on the stories from Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranas. Ganjifa, originally called Ganjifey, survived primarily due to royal patronage and was famous mainly in Odisha. Today the cards are no longer used to play but are valued by collectors. The main schools of Ganjifa in India are: Sawantwadi Ganjifa from Maharashtra Pune Ganjifa Maharashtra Navadurga Ganjifa from Odisha – it is known as Ganjapa in Odisha Bishnupur Ganjifa from West Bengal Mysuru Ganjifa from Karnataka. Ganjifa cards are mostly round in shape in all regions but the pictures vary depending on the cultural inclination of the region. There are also rectangular cards in Odisha. Various Types of Ganjifa Cards Based on Hindu Religious Theme Navgraha Pictures on Ganjifa Cards Ashta Dikpalas Pictures on