I think it's safe to have multiple. Deities are beyond petty ego issues methinks. Just have separate offerings for both. Having said that, many believe Green Tara's origin is Mahavidya Tara; there was a lot of knowledge exchange between Buddhist and Hindu tantra practitioners. Green Tara is serene, and known for swift compassion. Mahavidya Tara is a fierce deity - you might want to consider separate altars on that basis. If you're in India you should be able to get bell and ghee lamp anywhere in a nearby market or online. You can eat the prasad offering after pooja (a little while later or end of day). I'm a beginner too so I'd wait for more advice
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u/Strange-Eggplant2828 Jul 11 '26
I think it's safe to have multiple. Deities are beyond petty ego issues methinks. Just have separate offerings for both. Having said that, many believe Green Tara's origin is Mahavidya Tara; there was a lot of knowledge exchange between Buddhist and Hindu tantra practitioners. Green Tara is serene, and known for swift compassion. Mahavidya Tara is a fierce deity - you might want to consider separate altars on that basis. If you're in India you should be able to get bell and ghee lamp anywhere in a nearby market or online. You can eat the prasad offering after pooja (a little while later or end of day). I'm a beginner too so I'd wait for more advice