Living in Bengaluru within a nuclear Malayali family, actress Sruthi Hariharan is dedicated to preserving their traditions alive. She celebrates Onam with her husband, Raam Kumar, and daughter Janki. Recalling her childhood memories of attending Onam celebrations at the East Cultural Association, Sruthi shares her fondness for the traditional feast, known as sadhya. Her love for dishes like payasam, aviyal, and sharkara upperi is evident, as she expresses admiration for the sustainable aspect of aviyal. Since marrying Raam, the significance of Onam has only deepened for Sruthi, with added rituals like creating pookalam, preparing sadhya, and visiting a temple. Emphasizing the importance of passing down cultural values to their daughter Janki, Sruthi shares the joy of involving her in the festivities, such as making pookalam and learning aspects of Kaikottikali. Despite the challenges of being a nuclear family in a city, they find ways to uphold their traditions.Sruthi and Raam strive to uphold their traditions and culture by ensuring that their daughter, Janki, is connected to their roots. While they encourage Janki to observe and participate in their traditions, they also acknowledge that it will ultimately be her choice whether she continues them in the future. Their aim is to introduce her to the customs they grew up with. Despite Janki living away from Kerala, Sruthi emphasizes the importance of her daughter staying true to their heritage. She believes it is crucial for Janki to observe and engage in their traditions, with the understanding that she may choose to adapt or carry them forward in her own way. Sruthi highlights that sharing a meal, such as a traditional sadhya cooked at home, is a cherished way to celebrate special occasions with loved ones and is central to the true spirit of Onam.