Dog enjoying a nap in the sun

On the Khajuraho West Temple Group grounds.

Figure of child and gecko

The gecko didn't move at all as he sat there sunning himself. Rainer was convinced he was made of metal.

Common Rose (Atrophaneura (Pachliopta) aristolochiae)

Butterfly seen on the Khajuraho western group of temples grounds.

Common Rose

This butterfly is very common in north central India.

Common Rose

Notice the bright red of the body.

Common Rose Butterfly

Common Rose

Palm Squirrel

Three-striped palm-squirrel

There were several squirrels clambering over the temples.

Ring-necked parakeet

Perched in the laps of gods.

Ring-necked parakeet

Getting a better look at the goddess's breasts.

Ring-necked parakeet

There were great flocks of these parakeets in Khajuraho.

A god and goddess, with a (live) parakeet

I guess that this is Vishnu and Lakshmi?

Parakeets on a stone lion

Parakeets

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