In Bangalore, actor Sruthi Hariharan strives to preserve her Malayali heritage in her nuclear family by celebrating festivities such as Onam with her husband and daughter. Raised in Bengaluru, she reminisces about attending Onam events at the East Cultural Association, cherishing memories of the traditional meal called sadhya. Sruthi shares her fondness for dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi that are integral to the Onam sadhya. Embracing sustainability, she appreciates aviyal's history of being created from leftover vegetables. Following her marriage to Raam, Sruthi has expanded their Onam celebrations, emphasizing cultural values by decorating their home with a pookalam, cooking and sharing a sadhya, and visiting a temple. Their daughter, Janki, enthusiastically participates in the festivities by assisting with the pookalam and learning elements of Kaikottikali. Despite being a small, urban family, they make a concerted effort to uphold their cultural traditions.Sruthi and Raam prioritize keeping their daughter connected to their traditions and culture. They aim to introduce Janki to their heritage and beliefs, but ultimately, they want her to choose whether to continue them. Sruthi emphasizes the importance of Janki staying connected to their Kerala roots despite living away. She believes that exposing Janki to their traditions is crucial, with the intention of providing her a glimpse into their upbringing. When asked about her love for cooking a sadhya at home, Sruthi expresses that the essence lies in preparing a meal for loved ones and sharing it on a special day, fostering intimate moments together.