Living in Bengaluru with her nuclear Malayali family, actor Sruthi Hariharan strives to uphold their traditions, even if it means commemorating festivals like Onam with only her husband, Raam Kumar, and their daughter Janki. Fondly reminiscing about childhood memories of attending Onam celebrations at a local club in the city, Sruthi expresses her love for the traditional Onam feast, particularly favorites like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi. She highlights the significance of sustainable practices, appreciating dishes like aviyal for their zero-waste concept.

Since marrying into a traditional Malayali household, Sruthi has embraced Onam festivities with even more enthusiasm, ensuring to create a festive atmosphere with a flower rangoli at home and partaking in a grand sadhya meal on the tenth day of Onam. She and Raam make it a priority to pass down their cultural values to their daughter, Janki, who eagerly participates in the celebrations by assisting in creating the pookalam and learning elements of Kaikottikali. Despite being a nuclear family in an urban setting, Sruthi cherishes these moments of cultural connection and celebration.Sruthi and Raam are dedicated to preserving their traditions and culture by ensuring their daughter, Janki, is connected to them. They believe it is important for Janki to witness and engage in their traditions, with the understanding that she will have the freedom to decide whether to continue them in the future. Despite living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the significance of Janki staying connected to their roots. The essence of celebrating Onam for Sruthi lies in sharing a traditional meal with loved ones, creating a special and intimate moment.