In Bengaluru, Sruthi Hariharan, a nuclear Malayali family member, upholds traditions by celebrating Onam with her husband and daughter. Fondly recalling her childhood experiences attending Onam celebrations at a cultural club, Sruthi cherishes the flavors of the Sadhya feast, particularly enjoying dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi. With her marriage to Raam, the Onam festivities have grown, marked by the family creating a flower rangoli, preparing and sharing a Sadhya meal, and visiting a temple. The couple, keen on passing on cultural values, involve their daughter Janki in the celebrations by engaging her in making the pookalam and teaching her aspects of Kerala folk dance.Sruthi and Raam strive to uphold their traditions and culture for their daughter, Janki. They believe it is important for Janki to be exposed to their heritage, but ultimately it will be her choice whether to continue these traditions. Sruthi emphasizes the significance of Janki staying connected to her roots, despite living away from Kerala. The essence of celebrating Onam, according to Sruthi, is to share a special meal with loved ones.