Chennai: Tamil Nadu celebrated the 69th Republic Day with patriotic fervour on Friday with Governor Banwarilal Purohit unfurling the national flag at the Marina Beach.

He took the salute from the three wings of the armed forces and other security agencies.

Chief Minister K Palaniswami and ministers and a large number of people were present for the function where various floats and dances were performed by school students.

Across districts, Collectors unfurled the national flag and took salute from police contingents.