Variav is an ancient village of some historical importance in the district of Surat, which has been a major port city.

As early as the seventh century CE it was the place of choice for migration by the Zoroastrians fleeing the fall of the Sassanid Empire.

By the end of the 10th century the Parsis began to settle all over Gujarat and spread to Bharuch, Variav, Cambay, Navsari and Ankleswar.

The Parsis had prospered through their hard work and the rich earth of Gujarat yielded fruitful returns.

His spies informed him that the men of the community were going to be away at a ghambar (seasonal festival and feast) in the village of Tena near Surat.

When the king's troops attacked Variav they were surprised to find a large army of men facing them across the fields.

Till today the courage of the Variav women is remembered in special prayers held in their memory at the Fire Temples of Navsari.

Variav is home to a mixed population of Sunni Vohra, Parsi, and various castes of Hindu.

Surat being a major port city, from early times, Variavwala were sea-faring people interested in trade and commerce and traveled to foreign lands, undertaking long sea voyages.

In terms of religious establishments, there are four mosques, one madrassa, and one big Jain Derashar, as well as several Hindu temples.