Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actress Sruthi Hariharan upholds their traditions by celebrating Onam with her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki. Reminiscing about joyful memories from her childhood, Sruthi shares her love for the traditional Onam feast, particularly enjoying dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi. Reflecting on the significance of sustaining cultural practices, Sruthi emphasizes her appreciation for aviyal's zero-waste concept and how Onam celebrations have deepened since she married Raam. The couple is dedicated to instilling their cultural values in their daughter, Janki, who eagerly participates in festivities like making pookalam and learning Kaikottikali. Despite being a nuclear family in a bustling city, they make an effort to preserve their heritage and pass it on to the next generation.Sruthi and Raam strive to pass on their traditions and culture to their daughter, Janki. They believe it is important for her to experience and be part of their traditions, although they understand that ultimately it will be her choice whether she continues them. Their aim is to provide her with a taste of their own upbringing. Despite living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the importance of Janki staying connected to her roots. While it is important for Janki to observe and participate in their traditions, Sruthi respects that it will be up to her to decide whether she wants to embrace them in the future. Cooking a traditional sadhya at home holds special significance for Sruthi, who cherishes the idea of preparing a meal with love for her family and enjoying a meaningful and intimate gathering on a special day like Onam.