Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actress Sruthi Hariharan takes great care to uphold their traditions. She ensures to celebrate Onam with her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki, fondly recalling childhood memories of attending the annual event at the East Cultural Association. Reflecting on her love for Onam's traditional meal, the sadhya, Sruthi particularly enjoys dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi. Emphasizing sustainability, she appreciates aviyal's zero-waste aspect. Since marrying into a Malayali family, Sruthi's Onam celebrations have deepened, marked by creating a flower rangoli, preparing a sadhya, and visiting a temple together. She and her husband strive to pass on their cultural values to their daughter, Janki, who eagerly participates in the festivities, assisting with the pookalam and learning aspects of Kaikottikali, a Kerala folk dance.Sruthi and Raam prioritize passing down their traditions and culture to their daughter, Janki. They aim to familiarize her with their upbringing and heritage, while also allowing her the freedom to decide if she wants to continue these practices in the future. Despite living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the significance of staying connected to their roots. For her, the essence of celebrating occasions like Onam lies in sharing traditional meals with loved ones. Cooking a sadhya at home holds a special place in Sruthi's heart as it represents preparing a meal with love for family members and enjoying a meaningful and intimate gathering on this festive day.