The Peepal/banyan tree represent s the tree of life of all sorts and famous for it's long life and the cotton threads represent the fragile nature of life, love, trust, faith..and all the things that go on to make up a relationship. Here in India its a tradition that woman ties the threads around the branch of the tree to strengthen the relationship with her husband. Sometimes people also do that to fulfill their wishes. In so many cities this photo is being Incorporated with the city fabric..