BookRix

I found this book quite interesting and did look up on the web each tradition the author refers to. If others wish to peruse what I found I will give you the links.
For Kolam =
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolam
and

http://www.google.com/search?safe=off&hl=en&q=kolam&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&biw=1366&bih=573&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=mm5sUZGsKozx0wGv14CgDQ

Tulasi =

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocimum_tenuiflorum

jutka =

http://bittenbythephotobug.blogspot.com/2011/02/yellow-jutka.html

So rich in description and memory. Beautiful traditions, I felt like I actually traveled there and witnessed it. I love traditions of other cultures, it says so much about the souls of people. Beautifully done. Thank you sincerely, I really appreciated this glimpse into your life. Robynn

This is a wonderful introductory glance at some (I am quite certain there are many, many more) of the Indian traditions you hold dear.
Thank you for sharing these with us. The world is growing smaller by the year. It would be a pity if we lost those lovely things that define(d) our cultures.