Simple surge protection circuit for incandescent bulbs
The surge is called inrush current, the cold filament has a much lower resistance than the hot filament.

This is why bulbs usually fail as they're turned on.

The simplest solution might be to fit a regular light dimmer, and turn them up slowly. Or a suitably rated Negative Temperature Coefficient device could be used as an inrush current suppressor.

try this search for a lot or articles and manufacturers.