Living in a nuclear Malayali family in Bengaluru, actress Sruthi Hariharan strives to uphold their traditions, even if it means celebrating with just her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki. Recalling her childhood memories of Onam celebrations at the East Cultural Association in Bengaluru, Sruthi fondly remembers the delectable sadhya served there. She expresses her love for the traditional dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi that are essential parts of the Onam feast. Acquiring a deeper appreciation for Onam after her marriage to Raam, Sruthi emphasizes the importance of passing down cultural values to their daughter. Despite being a nuclear family in the city, they make sure to partake in rituals like creating a pookalam, preparing a sadhya, and visiting a temple to celebrate the festival. Janki, their daughter, eagerly participates in the festivities by assisting with the pookalam and learning Kaikottikali, a Kerala folk dance.Sruthi emphasizes the importance of preserving their traditions for their daughter Janki, noting that while it is essential for her to observe and participate in their cultural practices, it will ultimately be her decision whether to continue them in the future. Despite living away from Kerala, Sruthi stresses the significance of Janki remaining connected to their heritage. She believes that exposing her daughter to their traditions is a way of giving her insight into their upbringing. For Sruthi, the essence of celebrating Onam lies in being surrounded by loved ones. When asked why she enjoys cooking a traditional meal (sadhya) at home, Sruthi explains it is about preparing food for her family and creating a meaningful and intimate dining experience on a special day with loved ones.