Dada Mekran also known as Mekan Dada was a noted Saint, and social activist from Kutch. Sant Mekan Dada it is said was born in Vikram Samvant -1720. He spent almost whole his life criss-crossing the Rann of Kutch, doing humanitarian services. In his late life he established himself in Dhrang Village of Bhuj Taluka in Kutch.
He spent his whole life in Rann of Kutch, looking after survivors and people lost in desert and serving them food, water and shelter. His two partners were "Laliyo", the donkey and "Motiyo", the dog. He would load "Laliyo"- donkey with water and food and the "Motiyo" was trained by him to direct the "Laliyo" to travelers lost in great desert of Kutch. Thus they would provide water, food and direction to the hungry, thirsty and lost travelers and nomads passing through the Rann of Kutch.
A fair is held in Dhrang village, in memory of Sant Mekan Dada on holy festival of Lord Shiva, at the pious day of "Mahashivratri", named Mekan Dada Fair. This 'Mekan Dada Fair' is a major event and centre of tourist attraction in Kutch, Gujarat State of India.
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