What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

Wonderful Temples of India (1916)
A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

Aka and Daffla Dances (1934)
A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Calcutta and Delhi (1921)
The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India (1905)
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

Wandering Tigers in North India (1935)
Tigers in the Himalayan foothills, filmed by famous hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett.

Home Life (1928)
Made by an English family living in north India during the heyday of the Raj, this amateur film reveals the grandeur in which middle-class English colonials lived.

Indian Elephants in the Service of Man (1938)
Indian elephants in action as working animals and in hunting.

Delhi, Great Capital of India (1909)
Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.

Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village - No.1 (1904)
Actuality film showing a busy Salvation Army parade in a rural village under the British Raj.

Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village No.2 (1904)
Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.

India - Hardwar (1931)
Amateur shots of pilgrims and temples at Haridwar, followed by rural scenes and the Gorrie family at home.

The Quetta Earthquake (1935)
Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes.

Rajputana, Jhalawar, Bundi & Katakali Dancers (1940)
A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi (1922)
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner (1922)
The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.