Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actor Sruthi Hariharan makes sure to uphold their traditions by celebrating Onam with her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki. She recalls her childhood memories of attending Onam celebrations at the East Cultural Association in Bengaluru, where she enjoyed the traditional sadhya. Sruthi expresses her love for dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi that are typically served during Onam. She also emphasizes her passion for sustainability, particularly appreciating aviyal for its zero-waste aspect. Since marrying Raam, Sruthi has found that their Onam celebrations have become even more meaningful. They continue the tradition by creating a pookalam, preparing and sharing a sadhya, and visiting a temple together. Sruthi and Raam are dedicated to passing on their cultural values to their daughter, Janki, who eagerly participates in the festivities by assisting with the pookalam and learning Kaikottikali. Despite being a nuclear family in an urban setting, they strive to maintain their cultural heritage.Sruthi and Raam prioritize keeping their daughter connected to their traditions and culture. They aim to introduce their daughter, Janki, to their upbringing but respect her freedom to choose whether to continue these traditions in the future. Living away from Kerala, Sruthi stresses the importance of Janki remaining connected to their roots. She believes it is valuable for Janki to observe and participate in their traditions, emphasizing that the essence of Onam is celebrating with loved ones. For Sruthi, cooking a traditional meal, like sadhya, is a way to show love and create cherished memories with family on special occasions like Onam.