Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actress Sruthi Hariharan prioritizes preserving their traditions, even if it means observing rituals with just her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki. Recalling fond memories of Onam celebrations at the East Cultural Association in Bengaluru during her childhood, Sruthi shares, "I have a deep love for the flavors of Onam, especially the payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi served as part of the Onam sadhya." She explains her affinity for aviyal due to its association with sustainability and zero waste practices.

Following her marriage to Raam, Sruthi's enthusiasm for Onam festivities has only grown. She mentions, "We ensure to create a pookalam at home, prepare a sadhya on the tenth day, and visit a temple together, regardless of where Raam's mother is located." Emphasizing the importance of passing down cultural values to their daughter, Janki, Sruthi reveals that Janki actively participates in the celebrations, assisting with the pookalam and learning elements of Kaikottikali. Despite being a nuclear family in an urban setting, Sruthi and Raam are dedicated to upholding their cultural heritage.Sruthi and Raam prioritize preserving their traditions and culture for their daughter, Janki. They aim to expose her to their heritage, but ultimately leave it up to her to decide if she wants to continue these customs in the future. Despite Janki living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the importance of her daughter staying connected to her roots. For Sruthi, the essence of celebrating Onam lies in sharing a meal with loved ones. She finds joy in preparing a sadhya at home as it allows her to create a special and intimate dining experience with her family on this auspicious occasion.