I think it's safe to say all Asians have beliefs about spirits of the trees and mark certain trees out for protection... If you were to visit Bali - you'll see some trees wrapped with the chequered black and white cloths, tied around their trunks, like sarongs - more proof of this belief!
You caught some wonderful banyans here! :)
This is true i think many Asian countries believe in this even in India you will see this. This was the most biggest and most beautiful Banyan tree i have seen 😊