Actor Sruthi Hariharan, residing in Bengaluru with her nuclear Malayali family, is dedicated to preserving their cultural traditions. She upholds the spirit of Onam, reminiscing about cherished memories of attending celebrations at the East Cultural Association in her youth. Enthusiastically sharing her love for the traditional Onam feast, she expresses a particular fondness for dishes like payasam, sharkara upperi, and aviyal. Sruthi attributes her affinity for aviyal to its sustainable origins as a dish created from leftover vegetables, aligning with her environmentally conscious values. Since marrying her husband Raam, who hails from a Malayali background, their Onam festivities have grown in significance, marked by the ritual of preparing and enjoying a sadhya together and visiting a temple. Sruthi and Raam are intentional about passing on their cultural heritage to their daughter Janki, who eagerly participates in the celebrations by assisting with the floral rangoli and learning traditional dances like Kaikottikali. Despite being a nuclear family in an urban setting, they continue to cultivate and celebrate their Malayali customs with heartfelt devotion.Sruthi stated that she and her husband, Raam, make an effort to uphold their traditions and culture for their daughter, Janki. They believe it is important for Janki to be exposed to their traditions, but ultimately, it will be her choice whether she continues them. Their aim is to introduce her to the heritage they have cherished. Despite living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the significance of Janki staying connected to their roots. She believes that while it is important for Janki to observe and participate in their traditions, the decision to embrace and carry them forward should be left to her. Sruthi expresses that the heart of Onam lies in celebrating with family and loved ones. When asked about her love for cooking a traditional feast (sadhya) at home, Sruthi explains that it is about preparing food for loved ones and enjoying a special meal together on a meaningful day. This, she believes, captures the true spirit of Onam.