Aindrita Ray, despite her Bengali roots, has embraced the culture of Karnataka over time. She shares that the celebrations and cuisines in both regions are quite similar, making it easy for her to adapt to the new culture. A regular tradition for her is visiting pandals, whether in Bengaluru or Kolkata. She fondly remembers her childhood days in Bengaluru during the puja, where she and her friends felt important while helping distribute prasad. A vegan now, she enjoys her mom's kheer made with coconut or almond milk and jaggery from Kolkata. A fan of the traditional Bengali dance, Dhunuchi Naach, she admires how the community comes together to support the performers. Aindrita emphasizes that Durga Puja unites the entire community, not just Bengalis. One thing she misses during the puja season is her childhood friends, many of whom have moved abroad or to other cities. She longs for the simplicity and innocence of the old days when everyone knew each other, unlike the present with multiple pandals offering unique celebrations.She mentions that the ways of celebrating in that city are not as grand as in Kolkata, but they do come quite close to it.