It is recited to lower the metaphorical and physical "heat" in a household.

Aariroo Aarariroo Amma Muthu Maariyare, Unnaith Thaalaatta Vandhenae Thaye En Kanninmaniye. Ponnalle Thottil Katti, Podhum Podhum Endru Solli, Velli Thandandiyile Devi Unnai Thalaattat Thodanginen. English Translation:

O Mother Saraswati, the consort of Lord Brahma, please come before me, my mother. O goddess of arts, queen of yoga, Reside in my speech and in my tongue, and grant me a good voice. O daughter of the golden lotus, who has gained the love of Brahma, Reside in my voice and grant me sweet words, Mother. So that I may sing with a happy heart the story of Mariamman, Reside perfectly and permanently on my tongue.