Living in Bengaluru as part of a nuclear Malayali family, actor Sruthi Hariharan is dedicated to preserving their traditions. Alongside her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki, she ensures to uphold their cultural practices. Recalling her childhood memories of attending Onam celebrations at the East Cultural Association, Sruthi fondly remembers indulging in delicious sadhya meals. She expresses her love for traditional dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi. Sruthi emphasizes the significance of sustainability, particularly appreciating aviyal's zero-waste concept. Following her marriage to Raam, the couple has heightened their Onam festivities, including decorating their home with a pookalam, preparing and enjoying a sadhya together, and visiting a temple. Sruthi is committed to passing on their cultural values to their daughter, Janki, who eagerly participates in the celebrations by assisting with the pookalam and learning elements of Kaikottikali. Despite being a small nuclear family in an urban setting, they strive to preserve their heritage.Sruthi and Raam prioritize passing down their traditions and culture to their daughter, Janki. While they want Janki to witness and participate in their customs, they also respect that it will ultimately be her choice whether to continue them in the future. Their aim is to introduce Janki to the upbringing her parents had. Despite living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the importance of Janki staying connected to her heritage. She believes that while it's crucial for Janki to engage in their traditions, the decision to embrace and uphold them rests with her. For Sruthi, the essence of celebrating Onam lies in being with loved ones. When asked about cooking a sadhya at home, Sruthi expresses that it's a way to prepare food for dear ones and enjoy a heartfelt meal on a special occasion together.