Banaspati is shaped like fire and has the main element in the form of fire. The supernatural creature can also be shaped like a fireball or fire in the form of a whirling wind. Usually this ghost flies at a low altitude from one place to another in the form of a fireball.
The myth that occurs in society is that if this ghost sees a human, he will definitely turn into a blazing fire and will pounce on his prey to death. Old people always advised if you meet a ghost, you must be naked and run.
Another form of banaspati is the form of a fireman whose whole body from head to toe is lit and emits light like flames like burning a bonfire. It is said that this ghost walks in a strange way, namely by walking using both hands while his feet are on top. Some people also have the belief that the ghost can injure humans by sticking out its tongue with fire and causing burns to humans.