Aindrita Ray, with her Bengali heritage, has also embraced the culture of Karnataka over the years. She finds similarities in the celebrations and cuisines between the two regions, making it easy for her to adapt. Describing her love for visiting pandals in both Bengaluru and Kolkata, she shares childhood memories of feeling special during puja and participating in community events. While she used to enjoy her mom's kheer, she now prefers a vegan version made with coconut or almond milk and Kolkata's jaggery. Aindrita mentions her admiration for the traditional Bengali dance, Dhunuchi Naach, despite not excelling at it. She emphasizes the inclusive nature of Durga Puja, highlighting how the whole community comes together to support the festivities. However, she expresses missing her childhood friends during this puja season, as many have moved away. The memories of simpler times and intimate celebrations contrast with the current diverse array of pandals and festivities.She explains that the ways of celebrating in this city may not match up to those in Kolkata, but they do come quite close.