Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actress Sruthi Hariharan is dedicated to preserving their traditions. Despite only celebrating with her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki, she cherishes memories of attending Onam events at the East Cultural Association in Bengaluru during her childhood. She particularly enjoys the Onam sadhya, especially dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi. Sruthi, now married into a Malayali family, has embraced Onam celebrations even more, incorporating rituals like making pookalam, cooking sadhya, and visiting a temple with her family. She and her husband are committed to passing down cultural values to their daughter, Janki, who eagerly participates in the festivities and even dabbles in learning Kaikottikali. Despite being a small urban family, they strive to hold onto their traditions.Sruthi and Raam aim to uphold their traditions and culture for their daughter, Janki. They believe it is important for Janki to observe and take part in these customs, while recognizing that in the future, she will have the freedom to decide whether to continue them. The couple's main objective is to introduce Janki to their heritage and upbringing. Despite Janki living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the importance of Janki staying connected to her roots. Sruthi wants Janki to experience the traditions, while acknowledging that it will be Janki's choice to embrace and carry them forward. The essence of celebrating Onam lies in being surrounded by loved ones. Sruthi expresses that preparing a sadhya at home is meaningful as it allows for spending quality time with family and enjoying a special meal.