Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actor Sruthi Hariharan is dedicated to preserving their traditions, even if it means celebrating with just her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki. Fondly reminiscing her childhood spent attending Onam celebrations at the East Cultural Association in Bengaluru, Sruthi cherishes memories of the delectable sadhya served there. She expresses her love for traditional Onam dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi, emphasizing the sustainability aspect of aviyal that resonates with her environmentally conscious values. Since marrying Raam, Sruthi's Onam celebrations have become more meaningful, with the couple ensuring to uphold cultural traditions for their daughter Janki, who eagerly participates in the festivities by assisting with the pookalam decoration and learning elements of Kaikottikali. Despite being a small nuclear family in a city setting, they strive to pass down their heritage to the next generation.Sruthi and Raam prioritize staying connected to their traditions and culture, aiming to pass these values on to their daughter Janki. They believe it is important for Janki to observe and participate in their customs, while also recognizing that she will have the freedom to decide whether to continue these traditions in the future. Despite living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the significance of Janki maintaining her roots. She views the essence of Onam as a time for cherished moments with family and loved ones, particularly through the act of preparing and sharing a traditional sadhya meal at home.