Funny to see that she can smoke while still look like trying to cry..hehe

Hi Nachtsider, longtime lurker here, this thread has always been a thoroughly fascinating read. Thank you for your various commentaries/providing us with insight into sintua worship.

I would identify myself as Buddhist, but have a strong spiritual affinity with Guan Yin as a personal guardian of sorts since childhood. Faith is intrinsically personal and inexplicable, and there have been many, many instances where my prayers have carried me through trying times.

Recently got to know of Cundi and Matsu worship as well. Are these goddesses various emanations/aspects of Guan Yin, or different beings altogether? I was recently in a temple in Petaling Street where I saw a Cundi idol being worshipped alongside Thousand-Armed Guan Yin, thus sparking my curiosity. My grandma has always worshipped Matsu, so I'd like to carry on the family tradition of honouring the goddess.

Thanks

Yes indeedy. 

The temple in question is the Yin Fu Tan, which features a Fourth Court Li Ya Pek as its principal deity.

Here are the relevant details and contact numbers:

Li Ya Pek oversees the preparation of a large-scale feast plus offerings, and blesses several devotees, binding them with his chains to dispel negative influences that have been bothering them.

You'll still see sights like this in the Chinese-majority suburbs, no fear.