Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actor Sruthi Hariharan strives to preserve their traditions by observing Onam celebrations with her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki. Recalling her childhood memories of attending Onam events at the East Cultural Association in Bengaluru, Sruthi reminisces about the delicious sadhya meals she enjoyed there. She particularly savors dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi. Sruthi, who values sustainability, appreciates aviyal for its zero-waste concept. Following her marriage to Raam, she has embraced Onam celebrations even more enthusiastically, making it a family affair with pookalam decorations, a shared sadhya feast, and temple visits on the tenth day. Sruthi and Raam are intent on passing down their cultural heritage to their daughter, Janki, who eagerly participates in the festivities by assisting with the pookalam and learning elements of Kaikottikali. However, as a nuclear family in a city setting, they sometimes feel disconnected from their cultural roots.Sruthi and Raam are committed to preserving their traditions and culture for their daughter, Janki. While they want her to participate in their customs, they also understand that it will ultimately be her choice whether to continue them in the future. Living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the importance of Janki staying connected to their roots. Their goal is to introduce her to the traditions they grew up with, giving her a glimpse of their heritage. For Sruthi, the essence of celebrating Onam lies in coming together with loved ones. She finds joy in cooking a sadhya at home, seeing it as an opportunity to create special memories with family on this auspicious occasion.