Question

such was the indian concept of hospitality once up ona time

Answer 1

ФExtracted from My Mother - APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer 2

With best aroma of vegetables, warm curry, rice greets as well as lentils, guests would definitely feel the warm foyer of traditional Indian home.

Normally the indian concept of hospitality is the warmth encompasses of the family members with the guest. Gestures like "Namastey," or folding of  hands in the members in the hosting family could be highly suitable for making the guests happy.